1st Shift Maintenance Lead – Hands-On Troubleshooter

Aerotek; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Lead for 1st shift in Chicago, IL. You will supervise a small maintenance team while actively diagnosing and repairing production equipment to keep lines running at peak performance.

The role requires 5+ years of industrial maintenance, strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, and experience with PLCs and CMMS. This is a hands-on leadership position with a clear path to greater responsibility in a GMP, food-manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience replacing motors, drives, bearings, conveyors, and production equipment components.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and electrical controls.
• Experience with CMMS systems and maintenance planning.
• Understanding of GMP environments and food manufacturing standards.
• Leadership experience or a strong desire to move into a lead role.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and preventive maintenance programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small maintenance team while remaining hands-on with troubleshooting and repairs.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment.
• Maintain conveyors, ovens, mixers, packaging equipment, motors, drives, and related systems.
• Support equipment reliability through preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Perform basic PLC troubleshooting and assist with controls-related issues.
• Coordinate daily maintenance priorities to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, including Lockout/Tagout procedures.
• Utilize a CMMS to track work orders, maintenance activities, and equipment history.
• Support facility systems including HVAC, boilers, lighting, and general building maintenance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment performance and efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLCs & electrical controls

Leadership experience

Maintenance planning

GMP knowledge in food manufacturing

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Lead for 1st shift in Chicago, IL. You will supervise a small maintenance team while actively diagnosing and repairing production equipment to keep lines running at peak performance.

The role requires 5+ years of industrial maintenance, strong mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, and experience with PLCs and CMMS. This is a hands-on leadership position with a clear path to greater responsibility in a GMP, food-manufacturing setting.