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Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

We are a leading polyethylene manufacturer, offering a diverse range of low and high-density polyethylene products. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our machinery and facilities. Our products are proudly made to custom specifications and are fully recyclable, reflecting our commitment to sustainability.

Responsibilities

+ Perform troubleshooting and repairs on machinery and facility equipment.

+ Collaborate with other technicians to follow a set preventative maintenance schedule.

+ Conduct reactive maintenance as necessary.

Essential Skills

+ 5 years of manufacturing experience performing electromechanical maintenance.

+ 2+ years of experience in troubleshooting and repairing hydraulics and pneumatics.

+ 2+ years performing wiring and rewiring of machinery.

+ Experience interpreting schematics and mechanical prints.

+ Experience with extrusion machinery maintenance.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401k with company matching and full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance through Alliance. We value work-life balance, offering vacation time that increases with tenure and regular breaks. Our supportive environment fosters growth and professional development.

Work Environment

Work in an organized yet slightly gritty environment, with some plastic smells mitigated by effective ventilation. The work schedule is 1st Shift from 7:00am to 4:00pm, including a 30-minute unpaid lunch and two guaranteed breaks. Expect some fluctuation in overtime hours throughout the year.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wheeling, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $29.00/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 Wheeling,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 2, 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.