Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

1st Shift | Industrial Maintenance | Growth Opportunity
We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support a growing steel distribution and processing facility. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside an experienced maintenance professional while developing skills across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and facility maintenance systems.
This position is ideal for someone with industrial maintenance experience who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and working in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and facility systems
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical equipment
• Replace motors, bearings, belts, chains, and other machine components
• Assist with hydraulic and electrical maintenance, including equipment operating up to 480V
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics
• Complete facility maintenance and repair projects as needed
• Support equipment reliability initiatives to minimize downtime and improve production efficiency

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial, manufacturing, or maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs
• Knowledge of hydraulics and industrial equipment
• Ability to safely work around electrical systems
• Welding experience is a plus
• Technical school or maintenance-related training is welcomed

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

• Opportunity to learn directly from an experienced Maintenance Technician
• Exposure to mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and fabrication work
• Investment in new equipment and facility growth
• Clear potential for increased responsibility as the operation expands
• Stable first-shift schedule in a team-oriented environment

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM
Occasional overtime or weekend support as needed
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically inclined maintenance professional looking to continue building technical skills within a growing industrial operation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Franklin Park,IL.

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.

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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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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