Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician (Entry-Level to Mid-Level) | 2nd/3rd/Weekend Shift | Growth Opportunity

Join a High-Tech Manufacturing Facility

We’re hiring Maintenance Technicians to support a large facility with advanced corrugating and packaging equipment. Whether you’re coming from automotive, trade school, or industrial maintenance , this is a great opportunity to build a long-term career with strong advancement potential .

What You’ll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair high-speed production equipment (printing presses, die cutters, conveyors, and packaging systems)
• Perform preventive maintenance to improve uptime and extend equipment life
• Diagnose electrical and mechanical issues using schematics, blueprints, and testing tools
• Work with motors, conveyors, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Use tools like voltmeters, hand tools, and power tools safely and effectively
• Support production teams by minimizing equipment downtime
• Perform light facility maintenance as needed
• Accurately document repairs and maintenance activity

What We’re Looking For

Entry-level friendly with mechanical experience

• 3+ years in automotive (lube tech, mechanic) OR
• Trade school / technical program OR
• Manufacturing setup/operator experience with basic maintenance

Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Ability to read basic blueprints or schematics (training provided)

Comfortable working overtime and weekend shifts

Bonus Skills (Not Required)

• Industrial maintenance experience (5+ years)
• Exposure to PLCs or electrical troubleshooting
• Experience in corrugating, printing, or packaging equipment

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Career growth – rapid expansion = promotion opportunities
• State-of-the-art facility with modern equipment
• Convert to full-time in as little as 6 months
• Competitive pay + low-cost benefits
• Company perks: catered meals, events, and an upcoming on-site café (coffee bar, snacks, fresh options)
• Retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off after conversion

Work Environment

• Clean, organized, new facility
• Large, open layout with modern production lines
• Non-climate-controlled (seasonal temps)
• 2nd shift, 3rd shift, and unique Weekend Shift opening s!

Apply Today – Start Your Maintenance Career

If you’re hands-on, mechanically inclined, and ready to grow, we’ll train you and invest in your future .

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

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/hr.

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 Elgin,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.