CNC Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to repair and maintain CNC machines in our plant, focusing on mills and lathes with Okuma and Mazak equipment and Fanuc controls.

Candidates should troubleshoot PLCs, read blueprints, and install or repair machines. A strong hydraulics/pneumatics background is essential, along with safe shop practices.

Qualifications

• CNC machine maintenance experience.
• Electrical and mechanical skills.
• Experience with Fanuc controls.
• Proficiency in using CMMS systems.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain CNC machines, including mills and lathes.
• Work with Okuma and Mazak machines using Fanuc controls.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and read blueprints daily.
• Install new machines and fix existing ones.
• Replace filters, belts, and fans as needed.
• Ensure repairs and installations meet electrical and mechanical standards.

Skills

CNC machine maintenance

Electrical and mechanical skills

Fanuc controls

CMMS

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team, responsible for repairing and maintaining CNC machines in our plant. You will primarily work on mills and lathes, including Okuma and Mazak machines, utilizing Fanuc controls. This role requires troubleshooting PLCs and using blueprints daily, as well as installing new machines and fixing existing ones. A strong understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics is essential, along with the ability to replace filters, belts, and fans.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain CNC machines, including mills and lathes.
• Work primarily with Okuma and Mazak machines using Fanuc controls.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and utilize blueprints on a daily basis.
• Install new machines and fix existing ones.
• Replace filters, belts, and fans as needed.
• Ensure all repairs and installations meet electrical and mechanical standards.

Essential Skills

• CNC machine maintenance experience.
• Electrical and mechanical skills.
• Experience with Fanuc controls.
• Proficiency in using CMMS systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PLC programming is a plus.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Why Work Here?

Join a global company with a strong culture and tenure. Enjoy direct hire opportunities with a generous $2000 hiring bonus. Work in a clean machine shop environment with approximately 20 CNC machines. Experience a positive work-life balance and the chance to work with cutting‑edge technology.

Work Environment

This position is for the 2nd shift, starting at either 1 pm or 2 pm, with typical work hours ranging from 40‑45 hours per week. You will work with Okuma and Mazak brands, focusing on mills and lathes. The dress code includes jeans and a work t‑shirt, with steel‑toed boots required. Safety gear such as hard hats, safety glasses, and ear plugs are provided. The role involves working in a clean machine shop, bouncing between two separate manufacturing facilities.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Skokie,IL.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.