• Maintenance Technician

    Aerotek (Geneva, IL)


    Maintenance Technician

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated 2nd Shift Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role involves performing mechanical repairs within a designated area of the plant, as well as supporting maintenance and repair needs across the entire facility. You will work on a variety of machinery including powder metal presses, heat treat furnaces, CNC machinery, and conveyor belts.

    Responsibilities

    + Independently troubleshoot problems and complete corrective mechanical and electrical repairs.

    + Determine if machine parts can be repaired or replaced and execute accordingly.

    + Correct maintenance issues independently in all plant areas.

    + Prepare requisitions for spare and repair parts for presentation to department leaders.

    + Assist and advise outside contractors on project work.

    + Plan and implement preventative maintenance program assignments.

    + Provide assistance and advice to Engineering and other support groups as needed.

    + Perform necessary recordkeeping and paperwork.

    + Help train and assist operators as required.

    + Conduct periodic maintenance on machines as needed.

    + Participate in team problem-solving as part of the continuous improvement process.

    + Use various testing devices and chemicals following appropriate guidelines.

    + Perform material handling activities using equipment like forklifts.

    + Understand and perform functions related to significant environmental aspects in your area.

    + Follow all safety rules and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

    + Wear all personal protective equipment as required by safety policies.

    + Be responsible for the professional use of assigned work periods, machinery, equipment, and tools.

    + Adhere to the Quality Policy, taking pride in the products produced.

    Essential Skills

    + Hydraulics and Pneumatics expertise.

    + Experience in industrial maintenance and repair.

    + PLC troubleshooting and electrical maintenance.

    + Mechanical troubleshooting.

    + Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

    + 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.

    + MIG welding.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Experience a great company culture with opportunities for promotion from within. The company supports long-term career growth, as evidenced by the VP starting as an engineering intern and the Maintenance Manager retiring after a career beginning as a laborer. Enjoy benefits such as a 10% salary contribution to the pension plan, allowing for early retirement with significant savings. Employees are eligible for a 4% yearly bonus based on company performance, tool reimbursement, and various comprehensive health and wellness plans. Additional perks include an Employee Stock Ownership Plan, incentive bonuses, paid vacations, holidays, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, employee recognition programs, and discount programs.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a metal manufacturing environment that is clean, well-lit, and organized. While the area can become very hot in the summer, especially near furnaces, fans are provided and employees receive extra breaks to stay hydrated. The maintenance shop is climate-controlled to ensure comfort.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 Geneva,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 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.