Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

HSA

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician for an onsite role in Romeoville, IL. The position focuses on preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of automated material handling equipment, including conveyors, sortation, scales, and printers.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical/mechanical systems, diagnosing low-voltage circuits, and logging work orders. Shifts are listed in the posting, with a pay range of $33–$40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience in automation, troubleshooting, maintenance technician roles.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance and repair techniques.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated material handling and facility equipment to ensure high availability and operational readiness.
• Utilize preventive and predictive maintenance processes to rapidly restore equipment functionality.
• Diagnose low-voltage circuits and electronic components using multi-meters, infrared thermometers, job plans, and electrical schematics.
• Log work orders in the asset management system via handheld devices, capturing accurate labor hours, downtime, root cause, resolution, and spare parts used.
• Operate Powered Industrial Trucks and service vehicles within the interior, exterior yard, and between local facilities or stores to procure necessary parts and supplies.

Skills

Automation

Troubleshooting

Electrical repair

Mechanical repair

Reading blueprints

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on automated Material Handling Equipment (MHE). This includes conveyor systems, sortation systems, scales, and printers. You will repair and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and AC/DC electrical motors, drives, belts, chains, guides, bearings, rollers, and pulleys. Additionally, you will inspect, calibrate, and replace electrical components such as photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, and tachometers. You will also conduct routine maintenance on auxiliary facility equipment, including Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT), HVAC systems, air compressors and dryers, balers, and basic plumbing systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated material handling and facility equipment to ensure high availability and operational readiness.
• Utilize preventive and predictive maintenance processes to rapidly restore equipment functionality.
• Diagnose low-voltage circuits and electronic components using multi-meters, infrared thermometers, job plans, and electrical schematics.
• Log work orders in the asset management system via handheld devices, capturing accurate labor hours, downtime, root cause, resolution, and spare parts used.
• Operate Powered Industrial Trucks and service vehicles within the interior, exterior yard, and between local facilities or stores to procure necessary parts and supplies.

Essential Skills

• Experience in automation, troubleshooting, maintenance technician roles, electrical and mechanical repair.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance and repair techniques.
• Knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong understanding of safety procedures, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience diagnosing low-voltage circuits and electronic components.
• Capability to work in various environmental conditions, including hot/cold temperature changes, concrete floors, and exposure to odors, dust, and mechanical/electrical/chemical hazards.

Why Work Here?

We offer a supportive work environment that values safety and operational excellence. Join a team that is committed to maintaining high equipment availability and operational readiness. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills in advanced maintenance techniques and work with a variety of advanced systems.

Work Environment

The work environment includes exposure to hot and cold temperature changes, concrete floors, and potential mechanical/electrical/chemical hazards. Shifts are available as follows: 1st Shift - Tues-Fri 5am - 3:30pm, 2nd Shift - Mon-Thur 4pm - 2:30am, Weekend Shift - Sat-Mon 5am - 5pm.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $40.00/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 & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Romeoville,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.

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.