Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team and ensure optimal operation of our production machinery. The role involves troubleshooting both mechanical and electrical systems, replacing components such as motors, sensors, relays, and switches, and adhering to preventive maintenance schedules. You will work with mixers, blenders, mills, injectors, extruders, and conveyors, and perform PLC troubleshooting through inputs and outputs. Your ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics will be essential.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot production machinery and perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Replace motors, sensors, relays, and switches.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules diligently.
• Maintain mixers, blenders, mills, injectors, extruders, and conveyors.
• Conduct PLC troubleshooting through inputs and outputs.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics accurately.
• Ensure compliance with 480v electrical standards and arc flash training requirements.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• Expertise in 480v electrical troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and prints.
• PLC troubleshooting skills with inputs and outputs.
• Experience with servos, AC/DC, and VFD control troubleshooting.
• Hydraulic troubleshooting capabilities.
• Physical ability to lift 50lbs and work under machines for extended periods.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in automation, welding, and pneumatics.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance.
• Capability to work in a fast-paced environment and retain taught skills.

Why Work Here?

Our workplace is designed to motivate and support our employees with exceptional benefits starting from day one. Enjoy immediate healthcare options with HMO, PPO, and high deductible plans that are low cost for individuals, along with dental and vision plans. Benefit from short-term and long-term disability insurance, a 401k with a 5% full match, and immediate vesting. We offer profit sharing, employee gifts, and awards for outstanding performance. Additionally, we provide a fitness subsidy, power nap room, fresh fruit daily, free coffee and espresso, and opportunities for technical and personal development. Our career growth opportunities include a referral bonus, tuition reimbursement, and access to PPE equipment and uniforms.

Work Environment

Join our team in a fast-paced, updated facility that is air-conditioned, although some areas may be dusty due to product mixing. We have just opened a new building with state-of-the-art automated equipment. The work schedule includes 2 openings on day shift from 6am to 6pm and 2 openings on night shift from 6pm to 6am, following a rotating 2-2-3 schedule. Training will be conducted on the first shift from 8am to 4:30pm. Our environment requires reliable individuals who are mechanically inclined and can learn quickly. Employees have access to PPE equipment free of charge and are provided with a uniform upon their first day, receiving clean uniforms weekly.

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

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $42.00/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 St. Charles,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 2026.

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.

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.