• Maintenance Mechanic

    Aerotek (Glendale Heights, IL)


    Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

    Job Description

    This position is for an Industrial Electromechanical Technician, focusing initially on 30% mechanical work and 70% electrical work. The main objective is to service, maintain, and upgrade existing production equipment and facilities, build new machinery, and ensure a safe workplace.

    Responsibilities

    + Diagnose and repair industrial production line equipment with minimal supervision and downtime, including troubleshooting and servicing machine control circuits, PLCs, AC/DC motors, sensors, pneumatic components, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, grinders, and punch presses.

    + Complete work orders accurately and ensure all corrective maintenance activities are properly documented.

    + Collaborate with production personnel, maintenance technicians, and engineering staff to identify issues and coordinate effective solutions.

    + Propose and implement design improvements to enhance equipment performance and reliability.

    + Conduct routine preventive maintenance to ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with operational standards.

    + Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, maintaining a clean and secure work environment.

    + Actively contribute suggestions to improve workplace safety for all employees.

    Essential Skills

    + 5+ years of hands-on experience in an industrial setting.

    + Strong mechanical knowledge and skills, including the use of common hand tools.

    + Ability to troubleshoot machine control circuits, including switches, relays, fuses, indicators, and sensors.

    + Interpret and work with electrical schematics (IEEE & IEC standards).

    + Read and understand technical drawings, diagrams, and schematics.

    + Diagnose and repair AC/DC motors, servo motors, and stepper motors.

    + Proficient in using electrical test instrumentation, including multimeters and amp meters.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High School Diploma or Technical School preferred but not required.

    + Experience in maintenance technician roles, preventative maintenance, and fabrication.

    + Proficiency in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, PLC troubleshooting, blueprints, hydraulics, pneumatics, and schematic reading.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glendale Heights, IL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $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 Glendale Heights,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

    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.