Maintenance Technician $40/hr

Maintenance Technician

Looking for a stable maintenance career where your skills are valued, your benefits are affordable, and overtime is available? We're seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a well-established manufacturing operation. In this role, you'll work on a variety of automated production equipment while troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues that keep production running efficiently. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on problem solving and wants to continue developing their skills in a highly technical manufacturing environment.

Why You'll Want This Job

Union benefits available after 30 days

Affordable medical insurance

Shift differential pay

Stable, long-term manufacturing environment

Plenty of opportunities to sharpen your electrical and mechanical skills

Work with automated equipment, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and controls

Consistent overtime opportunities

Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and reliability

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Repair and replace motors, bearings, conveyors, gearboxes, valves, cylinders, and other machine components.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems including controls, AC/DC circuits, and three-phase power.
• Assist with PLC troubleshooting and automation-related equipment issues.
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Perform welding and fabrication repairs as needed.
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation.
• Partner with operators and production teams to maximize equipment reliability.
• Support continuous improvement and plant efficiency initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Experience with motors, conveyors, controls, gearboxes, and industrial machinery.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Bonus Experience

• Manufacturing or food production maintenance experience.
• Experience with VFDs, AC drives, and automated equipment.
• Familiarity with GMP or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Bilingual communication skills.

Schedule

2nd Shift

• Typically 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
• Overtime available
• Weekend work as needed
• One weekday off during the week

Work Environment

This is a hands-on maintenance position in a large manufacturing facility. You'll work with a wide variety of automated equipment and production systems while being part of a skilled maintenance team. The environment is fast-paced, safety-focused, and ideal for technicians who enjoy troubleshooting complex equipment and staying active throughout their shift.

Ideal Candidates Include

• Maintenance Technicians
• Industrial Mechanics
• Multi-Craft Technicians
• Maintenance Electricians
• Electro-Mechanical Technicians
• Industrial Maintenance Mechanics

If you're looking for a company that offers strong benefits, job stability, technical growth, and the chance to work with advanced manufacturing equipment, apply today.

Job Type & Location: This is a Permanent position based out of Lansing, IL.

Pay and Benefits: The pay range for this position is $63232.00 - $79040.00/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. Union Benefits - can provide package.

Workplace Type: This is a fully onsite position in Lansing,IL.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.