Service Technician

The Service Technician will support new custom machine builds, installations, troubleshooting, overhauls, audits, and repair of high-speed automation equipment both in-house and at customer sites.

• Work out of the Technical Center and support eight Metal Beverage Sites.
• Follow engineering drawings and specifications to build and overhaul high-speed automation equipment and sub-assemblies.
• Disassemble existing systems, evaluate conditions for wear and damage, and reassemble using new or reconditioned parts.
• Assemble small machine subassemblies to support the spare part program.
• Utilize hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings to build and perform required service.
• Perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures and quality standards.
• Use precision measuring and gauging tools to perform required inspection before, during, and after machine build or rebuild.
• Recommend process improvements for equipment design and assembly processes.
• Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and hand power tools during machine build or overhauls.
• Work in a team environment during day and night shifts based on production schedule requirements.
• Build machines from scratch using prints and CAD drawings.
• Travel to various client sites to install and complete final assembly of machines.
• Read manuals and CAD drawings to assemble machines.
• Fit bearings, bushings, align drive gears, attach motors, and connect belts.
• Paint or clean parts for assembly as required.
• Use hand, power, and pneumatic tools to assemble machine subassemblies and final products.
• Use cutting torches, welding machines, or soldering guns as needed.
• Perform metalworking including using grinders and lathes to form or fit parts.
• Assemble and disassemble complex machinery.
• Order parts to client sites as required using catalogs or other methods.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of mechanical assembly or machinist experience.
• Ability to pass a Mechanical Aptitude test.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• Ability to lift 75lbs.
• Agility to stand, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and pull.

• Welding skills are a plus but not required.
• Ability to operate a lathe or milling machine is a plus but not required.

Join a company passionate about sustainability with a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what's possible, pioneering new production methods, design techniques, and ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.

Work at the Technical Center with mock production lines for customers to see product offerings. The position is on 1st shift, Monday to Friday, from 6 am to 2:30 pm. Candidates will work 10-12 hour days while traveling.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk Grove Village, IL.

The pay range for this position is $36.70 - $46.00/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 Elk Grove Village,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.