Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing Equipment
Job Description
This role focuses on diagnosing, repairing, and improving large manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation. You will work with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, perform preventive maintenance on production machinery and company vehicles, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a busy fabrication environment.
Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Identify and implement improvements to increase uptime and maintenance efficiency.
• Support ongoing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues on production systems, including motors, drives, and PLCs.
• Disassemble, repair, and rebuild machinery to restore proper operation.
• Replace worn or damaged parts across equipment and vehicles.
• Adjust and fine-tune equipment to ensure reliable performance.
• Complete equipment upgrades or modifications to enhance safety and efficiency.
• Conduct daily inspections of forklifts and other equipment.
• Maintain company vehicles with routine service and minor repairs.
• Coordinate outside vendors for repairs beyond internal capabilities.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of four years of maintenance experience diagnosing and repairing large manufacturing equipment, preferably in welding and heavy fabrication environments.
• Experience with mechanical systems including power transmissions, chain and belt drives, cams, and bearings.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and repair, including motor control circuits and drives.
• Ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance such as oil changes, brake replacement, and minor repairs.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a manufacturing shop environment.

Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports both their financial and personal well-being, including competitive pay, health, dental, and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match.
Work Environment
The role is based in a large equipment manufacturing shop focused on welding and heavy fabrication, with standard hours typically from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Due to high demand, most shop employees currently work approximately 50 hours a week during peak production times.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Crystal Lake, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $64480.00/yr.
Medical, dental, vision, 401k
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Crystal Lake,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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.