Maintenance Mechanic

Aerotek; Franklin Park (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic for our Franklin Park, IL facility. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy production equipment while promoting safety and efficiency across the plant.

The role offers on‑site, first shift hours with occasional overtime, and a pathway to permanent placement. Industry experience, hydraulics expertise, and the ability to read blueprints are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in industrial maintenance or related field.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities.
• Practical knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Comfort working around high‑voltage equipment and reading schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild machinery; replace worn components.
• Diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic issues to minimize downtime.
• Assist with electrical troubleshooting on equipment up to 480V.
• Read blueprints and schematics to guide repairs.
• Lead facility repair, machinery staging, and welding projects as needed.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Hydraulic systems

Electrical safety

Schematics reading

Education

Technical trade school or maintenance training

Tools

Welding (stick/MIG/TIG)

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Franklin Park, IL (On-site)

Pay Rate: $28.00 $30.00 per hour (Based on experience)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Shift Hours: 1st Shift | 7:30 AM 4:00 PM | Monday Friday (Occasional overtime/weekends as needed)

Work Environment: Growing industrial steel distribution and processing facility

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

• Mentorship & Development: Work directly alongside an experienced Maintenance Technician to master advanced mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Skill Expansion: Gain hands‑on exposure to 480V electrical systems, hydraulic networks, and industrial fabrication.
• Modernized Shop: Benefit from an ownership team actively investing in new equipment and structural facility growth.
• Career Growth: Enjoy clear, documented potential for increased responsibility and pay milestones as the operation expands.
• Stable Schedule: Reliable first‑shift hours in a highly collaborative, team‑oriented manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic / Industrial Maintenance Technician to support our steel distribution and processing facility in Franklin Park, IL. In this role, you will diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy production equipment while driving safety and efficiency initiatives. This position is ideal for a mechanically inclined professional with a foundational maintenance skillset looking to level up their technical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: Execute routine preventative maintenance (PM) programs on industrial production equipment and key facility systems.
• Mechanical Diagnostics: Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild mechanical machinery; replace worn motors, bearings, belts, chains, and component parts.
• Fluid Power & Hydraulics: Diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic issues to minimize machine downtime and maintain smooth operational cycles.
• Electrical Support: Assist with electrical troubleshooting and minor repairs on equipment operating up to 480V.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret technical blueprints, mechanical drawings, and industrial schematics to guide precise repairs.
• Facility Upkeep: Lead general facility repair, machinery staging, and welding/fabrication projects as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of industrial maintenance, machinery repair, or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Technical Skills: Strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities and practical knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Electrical Safety: Solid understanding of industrial electrical safety with comfort working around high‑voltage equipment.
• Schematics: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints or schematics.
• Education: Technical trade school or maintenance‑related training is highly welcomed but not required.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points)

• Proven stick, MIG, or TIG welding and metal fabrication experience.
• Prior maintenance experience working specifically within a steel processing or heavy metal distribution hub.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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 & 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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Franklin Park,IL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

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.