Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description

Join our team as a Maintenance Technician working on hydraulic press machines in a dynamic production environment. You will be tasked with maintaining and repairing equipment such as 3-phase motors, pumps, and both hydraulic and pneumatic presses. Your role will involve preventive maintenance, handling breakdowns, and working on relay logic systems while documenting activities on our computer system across two buildings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, communicate, and follow preventive maintenance schedules for equipment.
• Utilize hand and power tools to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production equipment and building systems.
• Perform emergency repairs on production equipment with efficiency and accuracy.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance to ensure minimal downtime and maximum efficiency.
• Execute advanced repair tasks including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic maintenance.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, blueprints, and schematics.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Provide complete instructions for custom fabrication and equipment modifications.
• Source parts and supplies from outside vendors with management approval.
• Prepare machinery for scheduled production runs.
• Assist in maintaining facility systems and utilities.
• Guide and mentor entry-level maintenance technicians.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in pneumatics, blueprint reading, industrial motors, and mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot motors and perform preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, mechanical troubleshooting, and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with relay logic and PLC troubleshooting.
• Skilled in using hand tools and power tools for maintenance and repair.
• 3-5 years of experience in metals manufacturing maintenance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Auto production experience is a plus.
• Proficient in advanced shop mathematics and accurate measurement recording.
• Expertise in diagnosing equipment malfunctions using advanced troubleshooting techniques.
• Mastery in using powered and non-powered hand tools safely.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and records.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy working with a team that values good tenure and offers excellent benefits. As a family-owned business, we prioritize a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Work Environment

Work in a hot, dirty, and loud manufacturing environment on the 1st shift from 7am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Be prepared to work with oil daily, and enjoy free slushies during the summer to stay refreshed.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $72800.00/yr.

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.

Good tenure on the team. Good benefits. Family owned.

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hillside,IL.

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.