Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician

Chicago

$30 - 38/hr

3rd Shift

Great Overtime Opportunity

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform both preventive and reactive maintenance on a variety of equipment. The role involves working with machinery such as proofers, ovens, mixers, flour systems, high-speed packaging, fillers, metal detectors, labeling machines, and compressors. The work is approximately 70% mechanical and 30% electrical, and includes general facilities maintenance. Key tasks involve utilizing blueprints and schematics, performing MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel (with a majority focus on TIG, training available), using mills and lathes to machine parts, troubleshooting and repairing 3-phase motors, and working with pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on various equipment.
• Utilize blueprints and schematics effectively.
• Conduct MIG and TIG welding on stainless steel, with a focus on TIG.
• Use mills and lathes to machine parts.
• Troubleshoot and repair 3-phase motors.
• Work with pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
• Handle general facilities maintenance tasks.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical repairs and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in using blueprints and schematics.
• Experience working with voltages up to 480V.
• Ability to wire 3-phase motors.
• Possession of own tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting PLCs.
• HVAC experience.
• Boiler experience.
• Bilingual abilities.
• Experience with TIG and MIG welding.

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

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $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.

Union BenefitsPaid LeaveVacation TimeHealth, Dental, Vision

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.