• Maintenance Technician

    Aerotek (Northbrook, IL)


    Job Title: Maintenance Technician

    Job Description

    As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing preventive maintenance and reactive repairs on flavoring machinery and facility equipment. You will collaborate with other maintenance mechanics and specialists to conduct scheduled repairs on various machines, including dry blend, spraying, reactors, extractors, and compounding machines.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform preventive maintenance on equipment as outlined by the company manual.

    + Repair production equipment utilizing mechanical knowledge and using printed repair manuals.

    + Assist in replacing production equipment.

    + Maintain a neat and orderly workplace and shop.

    + Maintain building and grounds of the facility to the required standards of management.

    + Adhere to all safety and regulatory requirements for the operational area being repaired.

    + Maintain inventory of all tools.

    + Perform other duties as required by management.

    + Work with proper GMP, HACCP, Allergen, SSOP, and Safety guidelines.

    + Conduct tasks with a focus on both mechanical and electrical aspects.

    + Handle 480 volts down and work on 3 phase motors.

    + Manage HVAC systems within a food processing company.

    + Ensure attention to detail with regards to quality.

    + Implement lockout tag out procedures within the food industry.

    Essential Skills

    + 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

    + Experience working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

    + Proficiency in handling voltages up to 480.

    + Experience working on 3 phase motors.

    + Stronger mechanical knowledge over electrical.

    + Ability to read blueprints and schematics.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Forklift repair experience.

    + Cherry picker repair experience.

    + Experience in the food/flavors industry.

    + Electrical experience.

    + Experience from a HACCP certified facility.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    The company is experiencing a growth rate of 10% annually. Employees benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, life, dental, vision, and 401K. The company is committed to providing the highest quality products and exceptional customer service, fostering creativity and building loyal partnerships.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position operates within a GMP-regulated food environment, consisting of a maintenance team of about 8 members, including 2 Maintenance Technicians on the 2nd shift. The environment is clean and adheres to GMP standards. The role requires flexibility to work the 2nd shift from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with potential weekend work. Training is conducted on a 1st shift and may last up to 6 months.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Northbrook, IL.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $41.00/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 Northbrook,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 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.