Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Location: Elgin, Illinois

Job Type: Contract to Hire

Shifts Available:

2nd Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM3rd Shift: 10:00 PM – 6:30 AM Overtime available after shifts and during major weekend projectsAbout the Role

We’re seeking a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician to support our food manufacturing operations. In this hands-on role, you’ll install, maintain, and repair production machinery and facility equipment while ensuring compliance with safety, health, and GMP standards. If you’re mechanically inclined and thrive in fast-paced environments, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

Key ResponsibilitiesInstall, maintain, and troubleshoot production machines and facility equipmentSet up and repair packaging lines and machineryDiagnose mechanical and electrical issues, replace parts, and make necessary adjustmentsMonitor machine operations to ensure product quality and packaging standardsPerform emergency repairs and scheduled maintenanceConduct preventive maintenance on equipment and systemsApply mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic skills to resolve issuesRead and interpret manuals, schematics, and work ordersRegulate machine speed and flow for optimal performanceRequired Skills3+ years in food, packaging, printing, powder, pharma, or similar industriesStrong mechanical aptitude with experience in mixers, blenders, and PLCsProficient in hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, conveyors, fillers, and scaling systemsSkilled in reading blueprints and interpreting schematicsFamiliarity with GMP practices and preventive maintenance protocolsExperience with single and three-phase equipment (up to 480V)Able to use electrical testing tools (volt meter, amp meter, ohm meter)PLC troubleshooting experienceAdditional Skills & QualificationsWelding experience is preferred.Ability to understand PLCs, including hooking up a laptop to different brands of PLCs.Experience with Bosch vertical bagger equipment is advantageous.Why Work Here?

Join a best-in-class service provider known for its agility, innovation, and sophisticated systems. We offer a dynamic environment where your skills are valued, and your growth is supported. Be part of a team that thrives on flexibility and results.

Work EnvironmentExceptionally clean facility with a warm, bakery-like aromaOperates under strict GMP standardsFeatures gravity-fed, high-speed packaging equipmentHandles dry goods like powders in a well-lit, spacious settingExpansion plans underway for future growth

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Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 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.

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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.

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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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