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Aerotek Maintenance Mechanic in CHICAGO, Illinois
Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic responsible for both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs. You will be responsible for preventative and reactive maintenance on machinery, including gearboxes, conveyors, mixers, chillers, proofers, ovens, wrappers, palletizers, pumps, freezers, scales, metal detectors, and baggers. Additionally, you will be responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting 480volt systems, rewiring and swapping out 3 phase motors, fuses, switches, photo eyes, and sensors and assisting machine operators with machinery setup and changeovers, welding, fabricating, and reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics.
Responsibilities
Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs.
Conduct preventative and reactive maintenance on machinery.
Repair gearboxes, conveyors, mixers, chillers, proofers, ovens, and baggers.
Work with electrical systems up to 480V.
Rewire and swap out motors.
Assist machine operators with machinery setup and changeovers.
Perform welding and fabricating tasks.
Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
Essential Skills
3+ years of maintenance experience in both mechanical and electrical fields.
Proficiency with bearings, gearboxes, and blueprints.
Knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics.
Ability to work in a GMP environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in a food/GMP environment
PLC troubleshooting experience.
Why Work Here?
Join a supportive union environment (Union 701 Automechanics) with the opportunity to become permanent after 60 or 90 days. Enjoy competitive pay rates with a shift differential and training provided on the first shift. Be part of a team of about 15 people in a dynamic and engaging workplace.
Work Environment
Openings are available for 2nd shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM) and 3rd shift (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM). Training will be conducted on the 1st shift (7:00 AM - 3:30 PM). You must be open to working 6 days a week, 48-55 hours weekly, with random off days.
Job Type & Location
This is a Direct Hire position based out of CHICAGO, Illinois.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/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 CHICAGO,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 9, 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.