General Laborer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Lube Technician

Job Description

This role supports day-to-day machine shop operations by monitoring and maintaining coolant and lubricant levels, assisting with light preventative maintenance, and keeping work areas clean and safe. You will work hands-on around machinery, oils, coolants, and debris to help ensure smooth and reliable production.

Responsibilities

• Check and maintain machine water and coolant levels twice per day to support consistent machine performance.
• Inspect and top off machine oil levels daily to help prevent unnecessary wear and downtime.
• Clean, drain, and change out old coolant tanks as needed to maintain proper fluid quality and system reliability.
• Assist maintenance mechanics with light preventative maintenance tasks, following established procedures and schedules.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area around machines and coolant systems in line with 5S principles.
• Monitor coolant systems and machine shop equipment and report any equipment issues, leaks, or irregularities to maintenance or supervision promptly.
• Support basic mechanical troubleshooting activities under the direction of maintenance personnel.
• Follow all safety guidelines, use required personal protective equipment, and adhere to shop rules at all times.

Essential Skills

• Ability to manage lubricants and fluids, including oil changes, coolant monitoring, and tank cleaning.
• Basic mechanical troubleshooting skills in a manufacturing or machine shop setting.
• Experience working around machine shop equipment such as grinding machines.
• Strong reliability, attention to detail, and ability to follow maintenance schedules and written procedures.
• Comfort working in a manufacturing or production environment with noise, fluids, and dirt.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift as required throughout the shift.

Why Work Here?

Join a stable manufacturing environment where hands-on, practical skills are valued and developed. You will work alongside experienced maintenance and production professionals who prioritize safety, organization, and teamwork. The role offers consistent daytime hours, opportunities to build your mechanical and maintenance knowledge, and a workplace that emphasizes clear procedures, reliable equipment, and a clean, well-maintained shop.

Work Environment

This position is based in a machine shop and manufacturing environment, working around operating machinery, coolant systems, oils, and lubricants. The work is hands-on and physically active, requiring standing, walking, bending, and lifting throughout the 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday–Friday shift. You will be exposed to noise, fluids, and dirt typical of a production shop. Proper personal protective equipment (PPE) is required, and strict adherence to safety procedures and shop rules is expected at all times.

This is a Contract position based out of Arlington Heights, IL.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00/hr.

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 Arlington Heights,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.