Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to perform mechanical and electrical repairs on high-speed packaging machinery, including printing presses, die-cutting, flexogluing, and packaging equipment. Your role will also involve electro/mechanical troubleshooting, utilizing blueprints, diagrams, and schematics for troubleshooting, and using hand and power tools like volt meters and electrical testing tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mechanical and electrical repairs on high-speed packaging machinery.
• Utilize blueprints, diagrams, and schematics for troubleshooting.
• Use hand and power tools, including volt meters and electrical testing tools, for repairs.
• Perform general building maintenance as necessary
• Complete preventative maintenance including oiling, lubricating, and greasing components

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of mechanical maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency in preventative / reactive maintenance
• Ability to read blueprints and troubleshoot to root cause.
• Experience with troubleshooting, repair, motors, pneumatics, blueprints, hydraulics, schematics, PLCs, electrical panels, VFDs, and printing presses.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Trade schooling is preferred.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility with modern equipment and significant long-term growth plans. The organization offers competitive compensation, a full suite of benefits at a low employee cost, and vacation eligibility shortly after conversion. You will join early in the facility’s lifecycle, creating strong opportunities for advancement and professional development as the operation expands. Employees enjoy company-sponsored events and lunches, and the facility is being enhanced with an internal café featuring fresh snacks, beverages, and a coffee bar. Long-term stability is supported by retirement benefits with automatic enrollment and employer matching.

Work Environment

The role is based in a facility featuring state-of-the-art machinery and a clean, organized layout with ample open space. Available openings include first-shift schedules from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with substantial required overtime before and after the scheduled shift and frequent Saturday work, especially as production scales up. The maintenance team works hands-on with high-speed corrugating machinery, printing presses, die cutters, flexogluing equipment, and related systems, using hand and power tools, volt meters, and other diagnostic equipment. Personal protective equipment is provided, and team members must be comfortable wearing a hard hat and safety vest while on the production floor. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and continuous improvement as the operation grows over time.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $33.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 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.

\nCompany 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.