Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic Job Description

This role provides comprehensive maintenance support for production machinery and building equipment across multiple shifts. You will perform full maintenance on a variety of machines, working with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently. The position offers first, second, and third shift options and regularly includes opportunities for overtime.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure reliable operation of production and facility equipment.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair failures on machinery such as punch presses, thermoformers, interfolders, and packaging equipment with a high degree of independence.
• Replace or fabricate parts as needed to restore equipment to proper working condition.
• Carry out electrical work, including working with fuses, sensors, cylinders, pumps, and vacuuform equipment as part of full maintenance responsibilities.
• Complete all maintenance and repair tasks accurately, safely, and within required timeframes while following company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Receive, review, and close work orders using the Maintenance X application provided by the company.
• Support overall equipment reliability by identifying recurring issues and recommending improvements to maintenance practices.
• Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to minimize downtime and coordinate repair activities.

• 5–10 years of industrial maintenance mechanic experience.
• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics for machinery and building systems.
• Hands-on experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic failures on industrial equipment.
• Experience working on production machinery such as punch presses, thermoformers, interfolders, and packaging equipment or similar industrial machines.
• Capability to perform electrical work involving components such as fuses, sensors, cylinders, pumps, and vacuuform systems.
• Proven track record of completing maintenance tasks safely, accurately, and in a timely manner while following established procedures.
• Comfort using maintenance work order systems or applications to receive and document tasks.

• Machine- or industry-specific experience in a comparable manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience working in a regulated or Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment.
• Familiarity with digital maintenance management tools such as Maintenance X or similar systems.
• Ability to work across different shifts and adapt to changing production and maintenance priorities.

You will join a company that rewards performance and supports long-term financial and personal well-being. Employees are eligible for a performance bonus of up to 8% of yearly earnings, enjoy 10 paid holidays and 15 days of paid time off, and have access to comprehensive insurance coverage. A competitive 401(k) match helps you build your financial future, while stable scheduling with optional overtime offers flexibility for those seeking additional income.

The role is based in a clean, air-conditioned manufacturing facility that operates under Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards. Team members wear appropriate GMP attire, including a hairnet, to maintain product and facility cleanliness. The environment is loud due to constant stamping operations, so hearing protection is typically required. Work is performed on-site across three shifts: first shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., second shift from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., and third shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. Employees commonly have the opportunity to work 15–20 hours of overtime per week, with Saturday overtime available but not mandatory. Maintenance tasks are managed through the Maintenance X application, and you will work with a variety of industrial machinery and building systems in a structured, safety-focused environment.

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

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $70720.00/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.

Performance bonus - up to 8% of yearly salary10 holidays15 days PTOFull insurance401k match

This is a fully onsite position in Wheeling,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 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.