Maintenance Mechanic Job at Aerotek in Glendale Heights

Maintenance Mechanic

This role involves working within a metal manufacturing company, primarily on manual equipment, with some automated systems.

The Maintenance Mechanic will troubleshoot, repair, and perform preventative maintenance on notching machines, sharpening tools, welders, and other facility equipment.

The position aims to service, maintain, upgrade, and build new machinery, prioritizing safety, machine downtime, preventative maintenance, and equipment improvements.

Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation, documenting tasks and parts used or replaced.

Diagnose and repair mechanical assemblies, including bearings, belts, pulleys, and gears.

Create replacement and prototype parts through machining and fabrication.

Conduct preventative maintenance, repair, and assembly of small punch press dies and components.

Manage storage and inventory of replacement parts and components.

Analyze, install, and maintain water, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, repairing or replacing worn parts like gauges, valves, and piping.

Troubleshoot machine control circuits, including switches, relays, fuses, indicators, and sensors.

Diagnose motor failures using electrical test instruments such as multimeters and ammeters, and install dual-voltage motors.

Minimum of 3 years experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.

Ability to read and understand drawings, diagrams, and schematics.

Proficiency in maintenance techniques, preventative maintenance, fabrication, and industrial maintenance.

Strong mechanical skills and troubleshooting abilities in mechanical, electrical, and PLC systems.

Understanding of blueprints, hydraulics, pneumatics, and schematic interpretation.

Experience with preventive maintenance and knowledge of Allen-Bradley, 3-phase systems, gearboxes, and pneumatic systems.

The company offers a family-owned and close-knit culture where leadership engages with employees at all levels, including them in business decisions. Employees enjoy a choice of three Cigna medical plans, a prescription drug plan, voluntary dental and vision plans, and employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability. Additional benefits include a voluntary short-term disability plan, employee assistance program, and a 401k with a discretionary company match.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Glendale Heights,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 2025.