Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Aurora, IL to support a fast-paced corrugated manufacturing plant. You will perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on high-speed equipment, follow preventive maintenance schedules, and troubleshoot issues on conveyors, motors, gearboxes, relays, and drives.

The role emphasizes 3-shift readiness with training on 1st shift and potential overtime including Saturdays, to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime in a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience with high-speed manufacturing operations is a plus.
• Welding and basic fabrication experience is advantageous.
• Experience with facility maintenance including lighting and plumbing is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on corrugated machinery and conveyors.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment.
• Read blueprints and electrical schematics to plan repairs.
• Carry out maintenance on electrical systems up to 480 volts and on PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Siemens).
• Overtime and Saturday work may be required to minimize downtime.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Conveyors & motors

PLC troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Safety compliance

Lifting 50 lbs

Reading schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Electrical drive systems

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Aurora, IL

$35-$40

MUST TRAIN ON 1ST SHIFT

2ND SHIFT 3PM-11:30PM MONDAY-FRIDAY

3RD SHIFT 11PM-7:30AM MONDAY-FRIDAY

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician supports an industrial corrugated manufacturing plant by performing both mechanical and electrical maintenance on high-speed production and finishing equipment. This role focuses primarily on mechanical work with significant exposure to electrical systems, ensuring equipment reliability through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on corrugated machinery, conveyor systems, and facility infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Perform industrial maintenance on corrugated manufacturing machinery, including conveyors, motors, gear boxes, contactors, drives, and relays.

• Follow and complete daily preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs on production equipment to quickly restore operations when issues arise.

• Conduct scheduled maintenance and equipment tune-ups during non-production times, including work on Saturdays as needed.

• Troubleshoot corrugated equipment and multiple finishing machines, diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues accurately and efficiently.

• Work in a stationary, repetitive environment that requires consistent troubleshooting and preventive maintenance activities.

• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems, ensuring proper operation of all related components.

• Perform low-voltage electrical work and mechanical repairs on shop equipment and production machines.

• Carry out facilities maintenance tasks as needed, including lighting, basic plumbing, and general building repairs.

• Work with electrical systems up to 480 volts, including 3-phase motors and electrical drive systems.

• Troubleshoot and work with PLCs, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms, for control system diagnostics.

• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to plan and execute maintenance and repair work.

• Handle and move parts and equipment, lifting up to 50 pounds safely and in accordance with plant safety guidelines.

• Support facility operations by ensuring equipment is maintained to meet production demands in a high-speed manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

• Approximately 45 years of maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

• Strong mechanical maintenance experience combined with electrical experience, with a typical ratio of 75% mechanical and 25% electrical.

• Hands-on experience working with conveyors, motors, gear boxes, and other electro-mechanical components.

• Ability to work safely with electrical systems up to 480 volts, including 3-phase motors.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting PLCs and electrical control systems, including Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics for both mechanical and electrical systems.

• Demonstrated skills in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Knowledge of machinery electrical drive systems and electrical wiring practices.

• Capability to perform preventive maintenance on industrial equipment in a high-speed manufacturing setting.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely in an industrial plant environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent education.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 5 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with a balance of mechanical and electrical work, is strongly preferred.

• Experience in high-speed manufacturing operations is a plus.

• Boiler and steam system experience is beneficial but not required.

• Welding experience and the ability to perform basic fabrication and repair tasks are advantageous.

• Knowledge of motor logic and electro-mechanical systems enhances performance in this role.

• Experience with facility maintenance, including lighting and plumbing, is helpful.

• Experience in preventive maintenance programs and facility management is an asset.

• Exposure to corrugated manufacturing processes and equipment is a plus.

• Familiarity with PLC programming concepts, in addition to troubleshooting, is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

You will join a clean, safety-focused manufacturing environment where protecting employees is a top priority and maintenance is recognized as critical to operational success. The facility offers stable, long-term opportunities with consistent overtime availability for those who want to increase their earnings. You will work with modern corrugated production technology in a setting that values reliability, teamwork, and continuous improvement, providing a solid platform to grow your technical skills and industrial maintenance career.

Work Environment

This role is based in a corrugated cardboard box manufacturing plant that operates high-speed production equipment. The facility is clean and places a strong emphasis on safety for all personnel. The plant is non-climate controlled and operates on multiple shifts, including 2nd shift (3:00 p.m. 11:30 p.m.) and 3rd shift (11:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m.), with a transition to a 24/7 schedule using 6:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. shifts. Team members typically work 1020 hours of overtime and must be open to working Saturdays, including during non-production times when maintenance tune-ups are performed. The environment is industrial and fast-paced