Job Information
Aerotek Maintenance Technician in Chicago, Illinois
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs. Your role will involve both preventative and reactive maintenance on machinery, ensuring the efficient operation of various equipment.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues.
Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance on machinery.
Repair gearboxes, conveyors, mixers, chillers, proofers, ovens, and baggers.
Work with electrical systems up to 480V.
Rewire and swap out motors.
Assist machine operators in setting up and changing over machinery.
Perform welding and fabricating tasks.
Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
Essential Skills
3-5 years of electrical and mechanical experience.
Proficiency in reading electrical schematics and troubleshooting electrical issues using a volt meter.
Ability to swap, repair, and wire motors for various equipment.
Experience with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).
Bilingual in Spanish.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
PLC programming and advanced troubleshooting.
Boiler (steam) maintenance experience.
Welding - Stick and Tig experience.
Why Work Here?
We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401K match. Join a team that values work-life balance and professional growth.
Work Environment
Work in a cold environment with industrial equipment. The role involves working with electrical and mechanical systems, including hydraulics and pneumatics, in a dynamic and fast-paced setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL.
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 Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.
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.