**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** This position is for a maintenance technician who will be working in a GMP environment, specifically involved in the production of marshmallows. **Responsibilities** + Respond to repair requests of production machinery and building equipment in all facility areas. + Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems and make appropriate repairs to return machinery to a satisfactory running condition. + Work from drawings, schematics, blueprints, job layouts, and written or verbal instructions to perform assigned tasks. + Perform moderate to complex adjustments, maintenance, and repairs to plant equipment such as bagging machines, conveyors, case erectors, kitchen equipment, and utility equipment. + Perform basic rebuilding of gearboxes, motors, and small pneumatic equipment. + Analyze existing problems and help provide innovative solutions. + Unload powdered and liquid raw materials from rail cars as needed. + Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on plant process and utility equipment, including lubrication, filter replacement, and equipment inspection. + Assist as needed on equipment installations and upgrades. **Essential Skills** + Troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues. + Experience with food industry or confections is a plus. + PLC troubleshooting and industrial maintenance skills. + Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, and hydraulics. + Strong ability in electrical maintenance, including 3-phase motors, variable frequency drives, controls, and troubleshooting. + Familiarity with the A-B control platform is a plus. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Must supply own hand tools and be able to use power tools safely. + Ability to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights including rooftops and silos, and lift 70 pounds safely. + Able to read and understand blueprints, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals. + High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Vocational training or AA/AS degree is a plus. + Open to trade school graduates/entry-level candidates. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy excellent company-paid benefits for employees and their families, including medical, dental, and vision insurance at no cost. Benefit from paid vacation and holidays, with a structured vacation plan based on years of service. Join a company with over 100 years of business success, exporting to 80+ countries, and offering long-term career opportunities with support for internal promotions. Receive a retention bonus at 6 months and 1 year, along with weekly pay on Fridays. **Work Environment** Work in a very clean environment, which can be a little hot at times and slightly loud, but overall comfortable. Collaborate with approximately 60 employees at the Bensenville site and about 60 employees at EGV. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk Grove Village, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $31.05/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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Elk Grove Village,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2025. **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.