Maintenance Technician
3 days ago
Hillside
Job Description Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description As a Maintenance Technician, you will work with hydraulic press machines in a dynamic production environment. Your expertise will cover equipment such as 3-phase motors, pumps, hydraulic, and pneumatic presses. You will be responsible for preventive maintenance and addressing breakdowns on machines, working within the relay logic systems and documenting activities on the computer system. Your role will span across two buildings on the premises. Responsibilities • Maintain, communicate, and follow preventive maintenance schedules for equipment at assigned facilities., • Utilize hand tools and power tools to install, set up, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production equipment, material handling equipment, and building systems., • Perform emergency and unscheduled repairs of production equipment efficiently and accurately., • Conduct scheduled maintenance of production equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency., • Perform advanced repair and maintenance tasks, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repair and maintenance of production machines., • Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, blueprints, and schematics to perform required maintenance and service, applying advanced troubleshooting techniques., • Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental and safety laws, regulations, and policies, maintaining a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement., • Determine, specify, and communicate complete instructions for custom fabrication of tooling and equipment modifications, demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills., • Source tooling, parts, supplies, and/or equipment from outside vendors, subject to approval by management., • Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs, ensuring equipment is in optimal condition for production activities., • Provide assistance in the maintenance of facility systems and utilities, contributing to the overall efficiency and functionality of the facility., • Proficiency in pneumatics, blueprint reading, industrial motors, mechanical maintenance, and troubleshooting motors., • Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, mechanical troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting, relay logic, and PLC troubleshooting., • Expertise in preventive maintenance, maintenance repair, 3-phase systems, electrical troubleshooting, and schematic interpretation., • 3-5 years of experience in metals manufacturing maintenance., • Nice to have: experience in auto production., • Expertise in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment malfunctions., • Mastery in using powered and non-powered hand tools effectively and safely. This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hillside, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $23.49 - $32.13/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 Hillside,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 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. Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.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 meet 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 in solving 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.