Maintenance Technician 1st Shift

Maintenance Technician

1st shift: 8 am to 4:30 pm
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing mixers, blenders, grinding mills, mechanical systems, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems. You will also handle 480v electrical systems, including testing with a voltmeter and changing out motors.
Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mixers, blenders, and grinding mills.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical systems, including bearings, shafts, sprockets, and chains.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems.
• Test and repair 480v electrical systems using a voltmeter.
• Replace motors and test fuses.
• Troubleshoot pneumatic systems and valves.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience as a maintenance supervisor or lead.
• Hands-on repair and maintenance on industrial equipment.
• 480v troubleshooting experience.
• Proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting.
• Leadership skills.

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Why Work Here?
In 2-3 years, you will have the opportunity to be promoted to Maintenance Manager and oversee the department.
Work Environment
You will be working in a production environment within a maintenance team consisting of three technicians, a current maintenance supervisor, and a director of maintenance. The position is for the 1st shift from 8 am to 4:30 pm, with the possibility of working later to complete jobs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $38.00/hr.
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.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in West Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.