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Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment. This role primarily involves performing preventative maintenance and repairs on machinery, running electric and airlines, and moving machinery. The Technician ensures all tasks are carried out efficiently, safely, and in a timely manner.
Responsibilities
- Read work orders and specifications to determine necessary repairs or maintenance.
- Prioritize assignments based on urgency and task order.
- Assist with the installation of new machinery.
- Adhere to all safety rules and regulations, especially around the press.
- Demonstrate and teach newer employees proper machine usage and safety measures.
- Perform preventive maintenance on all production equipment.
Essential Skills
- Experience with preventive maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment.
- Knowledge in hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical services, and blueprint reading.
- Ability to perform PLC troubleshooting and work with 3-phase power up to 480 volts.
- Familiarity with plastics injection molding.
- Experience in reading wiring schematics and part drawings.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Familiarity with voltmeter usage to check voltages up to 480V.
- Experience with wiring and operation of relays, motors, and transformers.
- Ability to install and test electrical circuits and perform basic wiring.
- Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Previous experience in the printing/thermoforming industry.
Why Work Here?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, and paid sick time. Enjoy company-paid long-term and short-term disability, basic life insurance, and an employee assistance program. Benefit from tuition reimbursement, an employee referral bonus program, and an annual bonus program. Additional perks include a work boot allowance, various medical plan options, dental and vision insurance, and a 401K retirement plan with company match.
Work Environment
Work on the first shift from 7am-3pm, Monday-Friday, in a very clean environment with 18 thermoforming lines. The facility is divided, with one side dedicated to medical customers.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bensenville, IL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $27.00 - $34.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Bensenville,IL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.
Posting ID: JP-006297329