Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description

The Maintenance Technician will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal functioning of all production equipment and systems. This role involves coordinating, scheduling, and completing preventative maintenance work orders, as well as managing maintenance shutdowns. The technician will repair compressors, pouch machines, and printing presses, while also replacing motors, cylinders, switches, sensors, pushbuttons, and heater carts. Collaboration with vendors and suppliers is essential to ensure service tech support and handle orders efficiently.

ResponsibilitiesCoordinate, schedule, and complete all preventative maintenance work orders and maintenance shutdowns.Repair compressors, pouch machines, and printing presses.Replace motors, cylinders, switches, sensors, pushbuttons, and heater carts.Set up all production equipment and troubleshoot system issues.Collaborate with vendors and suppliers for service tech support and order management.Essential SkillsTroubleshooting skills in pneumatics and industrial machinery.Preventive maintenance and repair expertise.Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.Experience with compressor, pouch machinery, and printing press maintenance.PLC troubleshooting and press maintenance capabilities.Understanding of 3-phase electrical maintenance.Additional Skills & QualificationsMinimum of 3 years of maintenance experience on industrial machinery systems.Proficiency in PM repair and use of hand and power tools.Ability to work on computers and lift up to 40 lbs.Problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.Experience in reading and comprehending blueprints.Flexible packaging experience is a plus.Experience in medical device and pharmaceutical sectors is beneficial.Knowledge of Allen Bradley PLC is advantageous.Bilingual skills are a nice-to-have.Why Work Here?

Join a company with a solid customer base that has remained consistently busy over the years. Established in 1989, the company was acquired by larger corporations, offering more benefits and growth opportunities. Enjoy full benefits upon permanent employment, including medical, dental, vision, and 401k plans, as well as 3 weeks of paid time off. The benefits have a 60-day waiting period.

Work Environment

The work environment is clean, with occasional gown-up requirements in sterile packaging areas. The Maintenance Technician will be the sole member of the maintenance team, working closely with the Press Supervisor to ensure efficient troubleshooting and problem-solving. The machines are old, requiring candidates to think on their feet without manuals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Niles, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Niles,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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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