At least 3 years
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
80% STARs in role.
Maintenance Technician
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our manufacturing team on 3rd shift. This position is responsible for performing mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance to keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have strong experience working with industrial machinery, electrical systems, motors, hydraulics, and pneumatics in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on production equipment
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Maintain and repair conveyors, gearboxes, mixers, chillers, proofers, ovens, and bagging equipment
- Work safely with electrical systems up to 480V
- Install, replace, wire, and troubleshoot motors
- Assist with equipment setups and production changeovers
- Perform welding and light fabrication as needed
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
- Document maintenance activities and communicate equipment status
- Follow GMP, safety, and company procedures
Qualifications
- 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
- Experience working with 480V electrical systems
- Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
- Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs
- Welding and fabrication experience
- Ability to work 3rd shift and overtime as needed
Preferred
- PLC troubleshooting experience
- HVAC maintenance experience
- Food manufacturing or GMP environment experience
- Baking or food production industry experience
- Experience in a union environment
Why Join Us?
- Union position with annual wage increases
- Pension and comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and birthday holiday
- Consistent overtime opportunities
- Stable, long-term career growth with a respected manufacturing organization
Work Environment
This position is based in a fast-paced manufacturing facility operating under GMP standards. Maintenance Technicians work closely with production teams to ensure equipment reliability, minimize downtime, and support continuous operations. The role involves hands-on work with industrial machinery and requires a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and quality. The schedule is primarily 3rd shift (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM) with overtime and Saturday work available based on production needs.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $65520.00/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.
medical, dental, vision, 401k
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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-006273694