Maintenance Mechanic Night Shift
Aerotek
Posted Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005946366
Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician (2nd and 3rd Shift)
Job Description
This role focuses on troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing industrial equipment and machinery in a high-volume manufacturing facility that produces drywall from raw materials. You will maintain and improve the reliability of conveyor systems, milling machines, ovens, and related mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment while supporting a robust preventive maintenance program. New hires will begin on 1st shift for training before transitioning to their assigned shift.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair industrial equipment and machinery, including conveyor systems, milling machines, ovens, and associated components.
- Perform mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic maintenance on production and facility equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
- Maintain, repair, and install belt conveyors, screw conveyors, air compressors, pumps, burners, and blowers that are critical to the production process.
- Execute and support a structured preventive maintenance program to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
- Perform welding, fabrication, and basic machining tasks to repair or modify equipment and structural components as needed.
- Conduct general facility installation, maintenance, and repair work to support overall plant operations.
- Troubleshoot issues in a heavy industrial environment, identifying root causes and implementing effective long-term solutions.
- Work safely around large ovens, hot surfaces, and dusty areas, following all safety procedures and using proper protective equipment.
- Climb stairs and access multiple levels of the facility, including areas up to six stories tall, to inspect and service equipment.
- Collaborate with production and maintenance team members to prioritize work orders and minimize disruption to manufacturing operations.
- Be available to work overtime after scheduled shifts as needed, including occasional weekends.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in equipment maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Hands-on experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in an industrial setting.
- Proven experience in fabrication, including welding and basic machining for equipment repair and modification.
- Demonstrated experience working with belt conveyors, screw conveyors, air compressors, pumps, burners, and blowers.
- Experience participating in or executing a preventive maintenance program for industrial equipment.
- 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience specifically in rougher, heavy industrial environments such as metals or similarly loud and demanding facilities.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical issues on heavy equipment and industrial machinery.
- Comfort working in hot, dusty, and dirty conditions, including around large industrial ovens and liquid material processes.
- Ability to climb multiple flights of stairs and work at elevated heights within a multi-story facility.
- Willingness and ability to work 2nd or 3rd shift and stay after shift for overtime when required.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Welding and fabricating experience especially preferred for 3rd shift team add.
- Experience working with drywall or similar continuous-process manufacturing equipment is beneficial.
- Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions under time pressure.
- Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, maintenance procedures, and technical documentation.
- Solid communication skills to coordinate effectively with maintenance, production, and supervisory personnel.
- Commitment to safety practices in a heavy industrial environment.
Why Work Here?
You will join a well-established, large-scale building products manufacturer with a strong presence across the United States and a significant share of the global drywall market. The organization offers comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, as well as long-term and short-term disability and life coverage. A robust savings and retirement package includes a 401(k), profit sharing, and a company-funded retirement account. You will also receive generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays and floating holidays, bereavement and funeral leave, personal days, and jury duty leave. This environment provides long-term stability, strong benefits, and the opportunity to grow your skills in a modern industrial facility.
Work Environment
This position is based in a heavy industrial manufacturing facility , involving large ovens and extensive conveying, milling systems, and specalized industrial heaters/ovens. The work environment is dusty and can become very hot, particularly in areas near the ovens and during the summer months. You should expect to get dirty, as the process begins with liquid material that can splash onto clothing and equipment. The facility includes areas up to six stories tall, requiring frequent stair climbing and work at elevated levels. One opening is available on 2nd shift (2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.), and one opening is available on 3rd shift, with all new hires starting on 1st shift (6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Monday–Friday) for several weeks of training before transitioning to their designated shift. Occasional overtime after regular shifts, including rare weekend work, may be required. Standard industrial safety attire and protective equipment are expected, appropriate for a loud, rough, and high-activity production environment.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Waukegan, IL.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/hr.
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)
This is a fully onsite position in Waukegan,IL.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 2026.
About Aerotek:
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 meets 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 solving for 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.
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.
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