Maintenance Engineer

Aerotek; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

On-site

Job summary

Aerotek in Mundelein, IL seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain high-speed production equipment for sterile saline packaging. The role emphasizes third shift uptime, with setup and line changeovers per established procedures.

Responsibilities include documenting processes, supporting mold tooling, and collaborating with production staff to ensure safe, efficient operation. On-site work with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years in plastics, molding, medical/pharma, or food manufacturing environments, or 5+ years as a process technician in plastics.
• Experience setting up production machinery and lines.
• Hands-on maintenance in a manufacturing setting.
• Electrical maintenance and troubleshooting proficiency.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery to minimize downtime.
• Set up and operate blow fill seal lines and related equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to extend equipment life.
• Read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings for installation and repair.
• Document maintenance records and changeovers accurately.
• Support cross-functional teams to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Electrical maintenance

Pneumatic systems

Hydraulic systems

Blueprints & schematics

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Tools

PLC troubleshooting

PLC Programming

Hydraulic systems tooling

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician $30 - $40

1st: 6:00am - 2:30pm

2nd: 2:00pm - 10:30pm

3rd: 10:00pm - 6:30am

Job Description

The Maintenance Engineer plays a key role in ensuring reliable operation of high-speed production equipment used to manufacture and package sterile saline solutions. Working on the third shift, this role focuses on diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining blow/fill/seal and related machinery, performing equipment setups, and completing detailed documentation to support a controlled, regulated production process.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of production machinery to minimize downtime and maintain consistent output.
• Work on blow, filling, sealing, and labeling machines used to produce bottles filled with sterile saline solutions.
• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems associated with production equipment.
• Set up equipment and production lines according to established protocols and specifications.
• Perform detailed documentation throughout the production process, including maintenance records, setup logs, and equipment changeover documentation.
• Handle production line start-up activities, ensuring equipment is properly configured and running safely and efficiently.
• Perform corrective repairs on production lines and equipment as issues arise during operation.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on machinery to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to support equipment installation, setup, and repair.
• Apply effective repair techniques and troubleshooting methods to resolve mechanical, electrical, and process-related issues.
• Support mold tooling and blow mold-related maintenance activities as required.
• Collaborate with other technicians and production staff to ensure smooth operation of the manufacturing process.
• Follow established documentation protocols to ensure compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with process technician-related tasks as needed, including machinery setup and process adjustments.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 4+ years of maintenance experience in plastics, molding, medical/pharmaceutical, or food manufacturing environments, OR 5+ years of process technician experience in the plastics industry.
• Strong experience setting up production machinery and equipment lines.
• Hands-on experience with industrial maintenance in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in electrical maintenance and troubleshooting for production equipment.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic systems used in automated machinery.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic systems and their maintenance.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair mechanical equipment issues.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
• Experience performing equipment setup and changeovers according to documented procedures.
• Strong documentation skills and familiarity with production protocols and recordkeeping requirements.
• Experience with maintenance repair techniques and troubleshooting in a high-speed production environment.
• Ability to work with blow fill and blow mold equipment or similar machinery in plastics or packaging operations.
• Experience supporting mold tooling activities and related maintenance tasks.
• Willingness and ability to work third shift (MondayFriday, 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) and additional hours as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of blow fill seal machinery experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience independently setting up and running blow fill seal lines and equipment systems.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs is helpful and considered a plus.
• Experience as a process technician in plastics manufacturing is highly advantageous.
• Comfort working with process technician responsibilities, including line setup and optimization.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following established procedures and protocols.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $37.00/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 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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mundelein,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.