Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician

Pay: $29.15 - $35.35/hour + Overtime + Outstanding Benefits

We are seeking Maintenance Technicians to join a stable and growing food manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for mechanically inclined professionals looking for strong compensation, exceptional benefits, career growth, and the ability to earn significant overtime.

If you have maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment and enjoy troubleshooting equipment, working with your hands, and solving problems, we'd like to speak with you.

Schedule

• 5-day work week with 2 consecutive days off
• Days off are assigned based on seniority
• Must be willing to work overtime and Saturdays as needed
• Opportunities to work 55 hours per week

Compensation & Benefits

• $29.15 - $35.35/hour , based on experience and mechanic classification
• Annual wage increase of $1.00/hour
• Plenty of overtime opportunities
• Time-and-a-half pay for qualifying overtime hours
• Holiday weeks pay 1.5x for hours worked over 32

Additional Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Employee wellness incentives that can reduce healthcare costs
• Pension program
• Paid holidays, including your birthday
• Separate vacation and sick time programs
• Stable employment with long-term career growth opportunities

What You'll Do

• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on production equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimize downtime
• Repair and replace bearings, motors, gearboxes, chains, belts, and related components
• Maintain conveyors and other manufacturing equipment
• Assist with equipment installations and upgrades
• Work closely with operations teams to keep production running efficiently
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment

What We're Looking For

• Maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Experience working with industrial machinery and production equipment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Dependable work ethic and commitment to safety
• Willingness to work overtime when needed

Work Environment

You'll work on the manufacturing floor alongside maintenance technicians, machine operators, and production employees. The facility operates under GMP standards and maintains a clean, organized environment, but production can be fast-paced and busy. Teamwork, communication, and a strong maintenance mindset are key to success in this role.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Competitive pay up to $35.35/hour
• Pension and excellent benefits
• Consistent overtime opportunities
• Annual raises
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Clean manufacturing environment
• Strong opportunity for long-term career advancement

If you're looking for a maintenance role that offers excellent earnings, stability, and room to grow, apply today.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

medical, dental, vision, 401k

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in CHICAGO,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.

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.

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.