Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Safety glasses allowance

Footwear allowance

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Maintenance Technician for its Rochelle, IL facility on the 3rd shift. The role focuses on safe operation, installation, maintenance, and repair of warehouse machinery and building systems.

Responsibilities include wiring, motor maintenance, and PLC troubleshooting to support continuous operations. We seek a candidate with 5–7+ years in multi‑craft maintenance in manufacturing, familiar with OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of multi-craft maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read blueprints and ladder logic diagrams.
• Experience with hydraulic systems, VFDs, motors, switches, and control circuits.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and maintain warehouse machinery and equipment.
• Repair hydraulic systems, pumps, and flow systems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and electrical systems; calibrate instruments.

Skills

Multimeter usage

Blueprints & ladder logic

Solid state circuitry

480V 3‑phase systems

PLC troubleshooting

Multi‑Craft Maintenance

Lockout/tagout procedures

Education

Equivalent combination of experience and education

Tools

hydraulics

pneumatics

VFDs and power sources

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for our 3rd shift to ensure the proper functioning and safety of our warehouse, labeling department, and building machinery. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the assembly, installation, maintenance, repair, and overhaul of machinery and equipment, with a focus on safety improvements.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, and maintain warehouse machinery and equipment.

• Repair and install hydraulic systems, pumps, and flow systems.

• Conduct maintenance wiring and installation of motors, switches, and power circuits.

• Inspect and repair motors, switches, junction boxes, circuit breakers, and transformers.

• Perform preventive and running repairs and corrections.

• Install, connect, adjust, and calibrate electrical gauges and recording instruments.

• Follow lock out tag out procedures.

• Maintain open communication with supervisors and employees regarding task changes.

• Ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety standards.

• Support electrical maintenance and capital projects efficiently.

• Coordinate with management to maintain electrical parts and supplies.

• Troubleshoot PLC systems and develop electrical staff skills.

• Provide input to management regarding plant electrical maintenance needs.

• Assist in maintaining warehouse security and conduct operations safely.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in using test equipment such as multimeters, amp meters, and ohm meters.

• Ability to read and understand blueprints, circuit diagrams, and ladder logic diagrams.

• Experience with solid state circuitry, high voltage D.C. rectifier, and control circuits.

• Knowledge of 480V three-phase systems.

• Ability to troubleshoot equipment controlled by P.C. controllers and mechanical equipment sequencers.

• 5-7+ years of Multi-Craft Maintenance Mechanic experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Pass a Multi-Craft Aptitude Test (Mechanical and Electrical).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in troubleshooting panels, VFDs, power sources, and re‑wiring.

• Understanding of electrical schematics and PLC troubleshooting.

• Experience in hydraulics and pneumatics.

• Equivalent combination of experience and education considered.

Why Work Here?

Join a union facility that is an industry leader in canned goods distribution. We offer annual merit increases and promote from within, providing leadership opportunities. Employees receive PPE, financial assistance for safety glasses, and footwear allowance, ensuring a safe and supportive work environment.

Work Environment

Work on 12-hour shifts with balanced day/night exposure, every other weekend off. Shifts are from 6pm-6am, repeating cleanly every 28 days. Dress code includes glasses, helmet, steel‑toed shoes, hearing protection, shorts, t‑shirt, and a hi‑vis vest or bright attire.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $34.98/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Rochelle, 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.

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.