Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician performs routine and emergency maintenance on equipment, machinery, and facilities to ensure optimal performance and minimize downtime. This role focuses on troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and facility issues, conducting timely repairs, and performing preventive maintenance to support safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on production equipment, machinery, and facility systems to ensure consistent and reliable operation.

• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests to diagnose issues and restore equipment functionality with minimal downtime.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and HVAC-related problems using appropriate tools, methods, and technical documentation.

• Conduct repairs on equipment and machinery, including replacing or adjusting parts to restore optimal performance.

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks according to established schedules to reduce unexpected breakdowns and extend equipment life.

• Provide support during facility upgrades and new equipment installations, including setup, testing, and integration into existing systems.

Essential Skills

• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Hands-on experience with industrial maintenance in a manufacturing or production environment.

• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on equipment, machinery, and facility systems.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.

• Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics and their application in industrial equipment.

• Basic electrical skills, including electrical troubleshooting and repair.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with team members and other departments.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond to urgent maintenance needs.

Work Environment

This role is based in a medium-sized manufacturing facility that is relatively clean and organized. You will work around industrial equipment in a manufacturing setting and use standard maintenance tools and diagnostic equipment. The setting is hands-on and active, requiring comfort working on the shop floor and moving between machinery, facility areas, and maintenance workstations

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $29.00/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 Altamont,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.