Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician - Aurora, IL

$35-$40

*MUST TRAIN ON 1ST SHIFT*

2ND SHIFT 3PM-11:30PM MONDAY-FRIDAY

3RD SHIFT 11PM-7:30AM MONDAY-FRIDAY

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician supports an industrial corrugated manufacturing plant by performing both mechanical and electrical maintenance on high-speed production and finishing equipment. This role focuses primarily on mechanical work with significant exposure to electrical systems, ensuring equipment reliability through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on corrugated machinery, conveyor systems, and facility infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Perform industrial maintenance on corrugated manufacturing machinery, including conveyors, motors, gear boxes, contactors, drives, and relays.
• Follow and complete daily preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs on production equipment to quickly restore operations when issues arise.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance and equipment tune-ups during non-production times, including work on Saturdays as needed.
• Troubleshoot corrugated equipment and multiple finishing machines, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues accurately and efficiently.
• Work in a stationary, repetitive environment that requires consistent troubleshooting and preventive maintenance activities.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ensuring proper operation of all related components.
• Perform low-voltage electrical work and mechanical repairs on shop equipment and production machines.
• Carry out facilities maintenance tasks as needed, including lighting, basic plumbing, and general building repairs.
• Work with electrical systems up to 480 volts, including 3-phase motors and electrical drive systems.
• Troubleshoot and work with PLCs, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, for control system diagnostics.
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to plan and execute maintenance and repair work.
• Handle and move parts and equipment, lifting up to 50 pounds safely and in accordance with plant safety guidelines.
• Support facility operations by ensuring equipment is maintained to meet production demands in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

• Approximately 45 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical maintenance experience combined with electrical experience, with a typical ratio of 75% mechanical and 25% electrical.
• Hands-on experience working with conveyors, motors, gear boxes, and other electro-mechanical components.
• Ability to work safely with electrical systems up to 480 volts, including 3-phase motors.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting PLCs and electrical control systems, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics for both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of machinery electrical drive systems and electrical wiring practices.
• Capability to perform preventive maintenance on industrial equipment in a high-speed manufacturing setting.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely in an industrial plant environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent education.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with a balance of mechanical and electrical work, is strongly preferred.
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing operations is a plus.
• Boiler and steam system experience is beneficial but not required.
• Welding experience and the ability to perform basic fabrication and repair tasks are advantageous.
• Knowledge of motor logic and electro-mechanical systems enhances performance in this role.
• Experience with facility maintenance, including lighting and plumbing, is helpful.
• Experience in preventive maintenance programs and facility management is an asset.
• Exposure to corrugated manufacturing processes and equipment is a plus.
• Familiarity with PLC programming concepts, in addition to troubleshooting, is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

You will join a clean, safety-focused manufacturing environment where protecting employees is a top priority and maintenance is recognized as critical to operational success. The facility offers stable, long-term opportunities with consistent overtime availability for those who want to increase their earnings. You will work with modern corrugated production technology in a setting that values reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, providing a solid platform to grow your technical skills and industrial maintenance career.

Work Environment

This role is based in a corrugated cardboard box manufacturing plant that operates high-speed production equipment. The facility is clean and places a strong emphasis on safety for all personnel. The plant is non-climate controlled and operates on multiple shifts, including 2nd shift (3:00 p.m. 11:30 p.m.) and 3rd shift (11:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m.), with a transition to a 24/7 schedule using 6:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. shifts. Team members typically work 1020 hours of overtime and must be open to working Saturdays, including during non-production times when maintenance tune-ups are performed. The environment is industrial and fast-paced, with approximately 80 people on site including office staff, and involves regular interaction with conveyors, corrugated machinery, motors, gear boxes, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and electrical equipment up to 480 volts.

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

The pay range for this position is $45000.00 - $61650.00/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.

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This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.