Maintenance Technician

at Aerotek in Manteno, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description

This role focuses on performing both preventative and reactive maintenance on a wide range of production machinery in a food manufacturing environment. The Maintenance Technician works with mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring equipment runs safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime while supporting a growing operation that is adding new machinery.

Responsibilities

+ Perform preventative maintenance on all production machinery to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

+ Respond quickly to reactive maintenance needs by diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment.

+ Work on a variety of equipment, including sauce applicators, topping applicators, packaging machinery, presses, box erectors, compressors, pumps, motors, mixers, and ovens.

+ Conduct mechanical repairs such as replacing worn parts, aligning components, and ensuring proper operation of moving parts.

+ Perform electrical repairs on machinery, including working with systems up to 480V, to restore safe and reliable operation.

+ Troubleshoot and work with PLC-controlled equipment to identify and resolve control and automation issues.

+ Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to guide maintenance and repair activities.

+ Use MIG and TIG welding techniques when needed to repair or fabricate components and supports.

+ Collaborate with other maintenance personnel, machine operators, and production staff to coordinate work and minimize impact on production schedules.

+ Follow safety procedures and good manufacturing practices while working on the production floor.

+ Maintain and use personal tools and equipment effectively to complete maintenance tasks.

+ Document maintenance activities as required to support ongoing reliability and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

+ At least 3 years of experience as a maintenance technician or mechanic in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

+ Hands-on experience performing both mechanical and electrical maintenance on production machinery.

+ Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints accurately.

+ Experience working with electrical systems up to 480V.

+ Familiarity with PLC-based equipment and the ability to troubleshoot control-related issues.

+ Mechanical aptitude with experience working on equipment such as applicators, packaging machinery, presses, box erectors, compressors, pumps, motors, mixers, and ovens.

+ Capability to perform both preventative and reactive maintenance tasks independently.

+ Ownership and regular use of personal tools suitable for industrial maintenance work.

+ Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose issues under time-sensitive conditions.

+ Commitment to working safely and following established procedures in a production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in food manufacturing maintenance, including troubleshooting and supporting production lines.

+ Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) experience in a production facility.

+ MIG and TIG welding experience for repair and light fabrication tasks.

+ Comfort working closely with other maintenance personnel, machine operators, and production staff.

+ Ability to adapt to new machinery and technologies as the facility expands.

+ Strong communication skills to coordinate work and share information across shifts and teams.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization that is investing in new machinery and expanding its operations, creating ongoing opportunities to work with modern equipment and broaden your technical skills. The environment values hands-on expertise, teamwork, and continuous improvement, giving you the chance to make a direct impact on production reliability and efficiency. You will work alongside experienced maintenance professionals and production staff in a setting that supports learning, collaboration, and long-term career development.

Work Environment

This position is based on the production floor in a food manufacturing facility, working closely with other maintenance personnel, machine operators, and general laborers. You will regularly work around running equipment, including sauce and topping applicators, packaging machinery, presses, box erectors, compressors, pumps, motors, mixers, and ovens. The role involves working with electrical systems up to 480V and PLC-controlled machinery. This is a first-shift role, scheduled Monday through Saturday, requiring comfort in an active, hands-on, industrial environment where safety, cleanliness, and adherence to production procedures are essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manteno, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 – $38.00/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 Manteno,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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 revi