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Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and ensuring the proper functioning of plant equipment. You will follow standard work practices and procedures, including hot work permits, proper startup and shutdown processes, confined space policies, Lockout Tagout procedures, Critical Safety Rules, and more.

Responsibilities

+ Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

+ Complete work orders in the computer system.

+ Lookup crib parts in the computer on SAP, sign parts out properly, and pass on jobs in an orderly fashion.

+ Perform minor electrical work as needed with proper training, such as unwiring and rewiring direct replacement parts like valves, photo eyes, and small motors.

+ Rebuild pumps and change mechanical seals, troubleshoot and repair extrusion vacuum loading systems.

+ Apply knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic valves on machinery including Punch Presses and Extruders.

+ Rebuild and change blades on granulators and blowers, install coating rolls and nip rolls, use micrometers and other measuring tools, bore and broach gears and sprockets, machine and fabricate parts to tight tolerances, and weld with MIG and arc welding machines.

+ Perform preventive maintenance on machinery, including Punch Presses and Extruders, conduct hoist inspections, replace and align motors, unjam scrap lines, change cyclone and baler filters, and perform pipefitting.

+ Comply with all plant rules, safety rules, GMP and PPE guidelines, and department work instructions.

+ Work as directed by the Department Supervisor and assigned by shift Lead.

+ Perform housekeeping duties and practice good housekeeping after all jobs.

+ Understand roles and actions for plant emergency response.

+ Gain knowledge of asbestos locations and radioactive devices in the plant and their proper handling.

+ Know the domestic water system and main gas shutoff locations.

+ Any and all other duties as assigned.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wheeling, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $64000.00 - $65000.00/yr.

Comprehensive Benefits Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)

401K

Employee Referral Program earn up to $1,000

Life Insurance

Employee Resource Program

Paid Parental Leave

Enhanced Musculoskeletal Wellness Program

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wheeling,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 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.