Electro Mechanical Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Electro-Mechanical Technician Position Open! // $40-50 per hour

Job Description

This Electro-Mechanical Technician role supports a metal manufacturing facility by troubleshooting, repairing, upgrading, and performing preventative maintenance on primarily manual production equipment with some automated systems. The position focuses heavily on electrical work while also requiring strong mechanical aptitude to service, maintain, and build machinery that keeps production running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, identify, and complete mechanical repairs on industrial production line equipment, including pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, filters, grinders, punch presses, and pneumatic components, while minimizing downtime and working with limited supervision.
• Perform electrical tasks such as changing 1 HP motors, working with 24V DC controlled motors and auto switches, hooking up panels, drilling holes for conduit, and wiring equipment according to specifications.
• Troubleshoot and perform electrical repairs on machine control circuits, including PLCs, AC and DC motors, sensors, and cameras, ensuring reliable and safe operation.
• Service, maintain, and upgrade existing production equipment and facilities, as well as assist in building new machinery as needed.
• Perform work on facility support equipment and building maintenance, including painting, floor care, electrical work, plumbing, HVAC service, and other tasks that help maintain the physical building structure.
• Utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to complete work orders, log corrective maintenance issues, and document repairs and improvements accurately.
• Communicate effectively with production personnel, maintenance technicians, and engineering staff to identify problems, coordinate corrective actions, and support efficient production operations.
• Suggest and implement improved designs for existing equipment components and systems to enhance reliability, performance, and safety.
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance on production equipment to ensure safe, proper, and efficient function, following established schedules and procedures.
• Make replacement and prototype parts and fixtures by machining and fabrication, using appropriate tools and equipment such as lathes, mills, and surface grinders

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

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Glendale Heights,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

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.

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.