Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Cary, IL, for a permanent, fully onsite role on the standard third shift (12:20 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.).

You will maintain and repair injection molding equipment, robotics, and related machinery, while ensuring GMP and safety standards are followed. The role emphasizes preventive and corrective maintenance, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and collaboration with production to minimize downtime.

Qualifications

• Diagnose and repair mechanical/electrical issues on production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance per schedules and GMP standards.
• Operate and set up machinery according to procedures.
• Capable of working up to 60 hours per week when required.

Responsibilities

• Complete changeovers on production equipment and tooling changes.
• Set up and operate all plant machinery per procedures and safety rules.
• Oil, lubricate, grease, and replace filters for preventive upkeep.
• Troubleshoot and repair up to 88 pieces of custom machinery.
• Diagnose mechanical/electrical issues and replace components as needed.
• Build, rebuild, modify machinery to improve reliability.
• Plan tasks from maintenance schedules and work orders.
• Collaborate with production to minimize downtime and uphold GMP.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Machine repair

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description

The Maintenance Technician installs, sets up, operates, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide range of custom machinery, injection molding equipment, and robotics in a clean manufacturing environment. This role focuses on both preventive and corrective maintenance, including mechanical and electrical work, to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Complete changeovers on production equipment, including changing physical tooling on machinery to support different product runs.
• Set up and operate all machinery in the plant in accordance with established procedures and safety standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks such as oiling, lubricating, greasing, and replacing filters on equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair up to 88 pieces of custom machinery, including injection molding equipment and associated robotics.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues on production machinery and equipment.
• Replace motors, gearboxes, pumps, sensors, sprockets, and other mechanical and electrical components as needed.
• Build, rebuild, and modify machinery and equipment to complete repairs and improve reliability.
• Work from maintenance schedules, work orders, and technical documentation to plan and complete tasks.
• Collaborate with production personnel to minimize downtime and support efficient manufacturing operations.
• Follow all plant safety, quality, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards while performing maintenance activities.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to mechanically troubleshoot production machinery and equipment.
• Proven ability to electrically troubleshoot production machinery and equipment.
• Hands-on experience with machine repair in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of three-phase electrical systems and components.
• Experience working with motors, including installation, replacement, and basic diagnostics.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and component replacement.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting and component replacement.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance tasks such as oiling, lubricating, greasing, and filter changes.
• Capability to safely set up and operate plant machinery according to procedures.
• Ability to consistently work up to 60 hours per week when required.
• Successful completion of an SMT test as part of the qualification process.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with injection molding equipment and related auxiliary systems.
• Exposure to robotics used in manufacturing environments.
• Ability to rebuild and modify machinery to improve performance and reliability.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in diagnosing equipment issues.
• Comfort working on a structured preventive maintenance schedule.
• Effective communication skills to work with production and maintenance teams.
• Commitment to following GMP and safety procedures in a manufacturing setting.

Why Work Here?

Join a large, well-established organization with multiple sites and strong growth potential, where employees enjoy long tenure and low turnover. You will have opportunities to advance your skills and career across several facilities in the region, benefit from a stable and supportive work culture, and contribute to a reliable operation that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This role is based in an injection molding facility that maintains a clean, organized environment rather than a dirty or heavily soiled setting. Current openings are on a standard third shift, running from 12:20 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., Monday through Friday, with the expectation of working up to 60 hours per week when needed. Team members follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards and wear appropriate GMP work attire while on the production floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cary, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $76960.00/yr.

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.

• medical, dental, vision 401k

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cary, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cary,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.

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.