As a Lead Maintenance Technician, you will initiate, implement, and manage the plant maintenance program with a strong focus on planning, scheduling, and preventive/predictive maintenance. You will monitor the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment, and initiate reordering when necessary. Your role will also involve maintaining the cleanliness and organization of maintenance shop equipment, making recommendations to improve plant operations, and solving maintenance-related problems. Additionally, you will supervise plant maintenance personnel and monitor the operation of plant equipment and systems.
ResponsibilitiesInitiate and carry out projects that improve efficiency and/or reduce operating costs.Coordinate activities with the Maintenance Manager.Coordinate maintenance and repair work in all areas with the production manager.Notify the Plant Manager and quality manager of any deviations from procedures or specifications.Communicate regularly with maintenance associates, both individually and as a group, to ensure good two-way communication concerning maintenance issues.Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills5+ years of maintenance technician experience.Experience with both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs.Experience working up to 480V's and utilizing a volt meter.Possession of own tools.
Additional Skills & QualificationsPLC experience.Welding/Fabricating skills.Experience in the food industry.Liquids mixing/filling experience.
Why Work Here?
Join a forward-thinking company that is focused on internal changes and upgrading equipment for greater automation. Be a part of a clean and organized facility where teamwork and communication are prioritized.
Work Environment
Candidates will be working on the production floor alongside other technicians, machine operators, and laborers. The facility is clean and organized. Openings are available on the 3rd shift (10:00pm-6:30am), with training on the 1st shift (5:30am-2pm). Candidates must be willing to work overtime and Saturdays/weekends when needed.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Manteno, Illinois.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $72800.00/yr.
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 19, 2025.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
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.
\n \n \nAerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
\n \nThe 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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