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Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. This position involves servicing forming, CNC, and auxiliary plant equipment. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will provide essential maintenance support across all areas of operation, focusing on both preventative and reactive maintenance efforts.

Responsibilities

+ Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair all forming, CNC, and related plant equipment.

+ Perform preventative maintenance to ensure equipment operates efficiently.

+ Locate sources of problems by observing machines and mechanical devices in operation and listening for issues that may occur.

Essential Skills

+ Ability to read and understand machine manuals and blueprints.

+ Strong maintenance ability and aptitude to apply mechanical and electrical principles in troubleshooting and repair activities.

+ Ability to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

+ Work independently and complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

+ Detail-oriented with the ability to focus on minute details of a task.

+ Excellent problem-solving skills.

+ Excellent organizational skills.

+ Ability and knowledge to safely operate forklifts, power tools, and hand tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High school graduate or General Education Degree with a two-year technical degree or accredited apprenticeship program, or 5 years equivalent work-related experience in an industrial manufacturing setting.

+ Experience as a maintenance technician or similar role.

+ Experience in a contract manufacturing or thermoforming environment is desirable.

+ Plastics manufacturing experience is a must.

+ CNC experience, 5-axis experience, and thermoforming experience are nice to have.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) and health insurance. Join a supportive team that values your contributions and offers growth opportunities.

Work Environment

The work environment is within a plastic thermoforming company. The position is a full-time role on the first shift, Monday through Friday from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with opportunities for overtime.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lake Bluff, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

401k, benefits, direct placement, growing company and opportunity for advancement

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lake Bluff,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 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.