Maintenance Lead

Job Title: Maintenance Lead

Job Description

As a Maintenance Lead, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, and facility systems. You will replace and repair parts, detect defective components, and perform final testing and adjustments. Your role will involve dismantling, rebuilding, and reassembling machinery using hand and power tools. Additionally, you will troubleshoot motors, switches, lighting circuits, and electrical equipment, and perform basic adjustments to instrument control panels under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and daily direction to the maintenance team.

• Ensure plant equipment, building systems, and production assets operate safely and efficiently.

• Serve as the point of contact on shift, prioritizing work assignments.

• Support team development and provide coverage for the Maintenance/Engineering Manager as needed.

• Perform advanced mechanical, electrical, and facility maintenance duties.

• Impact plant uptime, food safety, quality, and overall operational performance.

Essential Skills

• Expertise in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, and facility systems.

• Ability to dismantle, rebuild, and reassemble machinery using hand and power tools.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting motors, switches, lighting circuits, and electrical equipment.

• Skill in performing plumbing repairs, pipe fitting, carpentry, painting, and minor concrete and plaster repair.

• Experience in fabricating and repairing parts using machine shop equipment.

• Ability to complete preventive maintenance work orders accurately and on time.

• Competence in operating forklifts, scissor lifts, sky jacks, lawn equipment, and snow removal equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance management and supervision.

• Knowledge of industrial maintenance practices.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values safety and efficiency in maintaining plant equipment and building systems. Experience opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive work environment.

Work Environment

You will be working in a Foods GMP environment, adhering to strict safety and quality standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Woodridge, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Woodridge,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.