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Aerotek Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift in Gurnee, Illinois

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our team. This is a full-time position on the 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain and repair machinery equipment and physical structures in the facility

  • Perform regular preventative and predictive maintenance on all equipment

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot issues as they arise

  • Maintain records of work performed, parts used, and time spent

  • Maintain clean and orderly workspaces

  • Communicate needs with shop supervisor

  • Submit purchase orders to the purchasing team

  • Assist employees as directed by the shop supervisor

  • Support the shop operations including the welding and fabrication teams

  • Other duties as assigned

Essential Skills

  • Troubleshooting

  • Preventive maintenance

  • Mechanical

  • Pneumatics

  • Repair

  • Blueprint reading

  • Hydraulics

  • Maintenance technician expertise

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Ability to work well with a team

  • Reliable and punctual

  • Capable of lifting 50 pounds independently

  • Excellent mechanical aptitude

  • Basic electrical knowledge

  • Knowledge in reading and interpreting schematics and blueprints

  • Experience working in an industrial metal manufacturing environment

  • Physical strength to operate machinery

  • Excellent dexterity and hand-eye coordination

  • Diligence and attention to detail

  • Strong commitment to safety

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

  • Excellent time management and organizational skills

  • Experience with propane forktrucks, overhead and jib cranes, waterjet/lasers, brake press, shears, saws, lathes, CNCs, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems

Why Work Here?

Join a company with a rich history spanning over 100 years. Enjoy long-term job stability, as our employees often have tenures exceeding 20 years. Work in a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are valued.

Work Environment

Work in a machine shop environment with a mix of older and newer machinery. The company specializes in building industrial boiler systems, tanks, and milling machines. The facility includes a small machining department (5-6 CNC machines, some manual machines), a welding department, and a forming/press department. This is a middle-sized, family-owned company with an 'old school' charm.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $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 Gurnee,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 10, 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.

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