• Maintenance Mechanic

    Aerotek (Itasca, IL)


    Maintenance Mechanic

     

    Overview

     

    This position is responsible for setting up molds and cycling them into specifications, maintaining operations safely and efficiently, and ensuring acceptable quality and production requirements. The ideal candidate has electrical and mechanical maintenance experience. The typical schedule will be 6:55 AM - 3:30PM. If you are interested in this position, then please apply today and an Aerotek Recruiter will reach out to you within 24-48 hours.

    Responsibilities

    + Set up, operate, and cycle molds to specification.

    + Work with various materials, mixing processes, and automatic color blending.

    + Identify material-specific cycle requirements, defects, and dimensional issues.

    + Understand and troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical machine systems.

    + Perform machine adjustments, startups, and shutdowns.

    + Train and support fellow technicians.

    + Maintain clean and organized work areas.

    + Collaborate across job roles and complete assigned tasks.

    + Follow GMP and GDP standards.

    + Monitor line operations for safety, quality, and productivity.

    + Apply mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic knowledge in equipment maintenance and repair.

    Essential Skills

    + Ability to read electrical schematics and identify symbols and control circuits.

    + Competency in troubleshooting electrical circuits.

    + Experience working on the installation of systems, changing motors, and installing relays and starters.

    + Ability to read hydraulic schematics and troubleshoot hydraulic circuits.

    + Competency in performing maintenance on plant equipment with skill in refrigeration, drying, conveying, fluid pumps, blowing and vacuum pumps, pneumatic circuits, and welding/fabrication.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High school diploma or equivalent preferred, or 5+ years’ experience in a maintenance role.

    + Post-secondary education preferred (technical or vocational).

    + Basic math, computer, and organizational skills.

    + Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

    + Ability to read schematics and blueprints.

    + Demonstrated maintenance and troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as systems using electric motors and sensors for operational functions.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is a 90,000 sq feet facility with 15 extrusion lines and 2 labeling lines, focused on plastic extrusion for various foods and consumer products. The main product line includes shampoo, lotion, and cleaning solution bottles of various sizes and colors. The machinery used is predominantly extrusion and mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic driven.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Itasca,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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.