Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial filling and packaging machinery. You will perform both electrical and mechanical maintenance, support preventive maintenance programs, and help ensure reliable operation of production equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on industrial machinery, including filling and packaging equipment such as Jones, Mamata, and Matrix machines.
• Diagnose and repair issues involving hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and related mechanical components to minimize downtime.
• Use electrical troubleshooting techniques to work safely with 480V systems, including swapping motors and working with variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Conduct preventive maintenance on production equipment to improve reliability and extend equipment life.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Use a multimeter and other diagnostic tools to test, verify, and repair electrical circuits and components.
• Assist with PLC troubleshooting and support basic PLC-related maintenance tasks; escalate complex issues as needed.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with other mechanics and production staff to identify recurring issues and recommend improvements.
• Participate in training by shadowing current mechanics on 1st shift for the initial training period, then transition to 2nd shift.
• Support overtime needs and rotating Saturday work as required by business demand.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as an industrial maintenance technician or mechanic in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial motors.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical schematics.
• Proficiency using a multimeter for electrical testing and diagnostics.
• Experience working with 480V electrical systems, including safely swapping motors.
• Familiarity with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and their basic setup or troubleshooting.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair filling and packaging machinery or similar production equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PLC troubleshooting experience or exposure to PLC-controlled equipment.
• Experience with specific packaging equipment brands such as Jones, Mamata, and Matrix.
• Experience in food or packaging manufacturing environments is a plus but not required.
• Comfort working in an industrial setting with a mix of mechanical and electrical responsibilities.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently after training.
• Willingness to participate in a short training period on 1st shift, shadowing experienced mechanics.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vernon Hills, IL.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • 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)

This is a fully onsite position in Vernon Hills,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.