Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring for a Maintenance Technician (Mechanical & Electrical) on the 3rd shift in Woodstock, IL. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a range of production machinery and facility systems, working on printing/converting equipment, and supporting preventive maintenance in a clean manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include electrical/mechanical repairs, PLC I/O troubleshooting on AB and Siemens platforms, and component replacement.

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical production equipment.
• Troubleshooting motors, drives, gearboxes, belts, sensors, and pumps.
• Electrical work on 480-volt systems with safe work practices.
• Troubleshooting PLC I/Os on AB and Siemens platforms; ladder logic helpful.
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics for diagnostics.
• Perform preventive maintenance and routine inspections.
• Lockout/Tagout procedures and safe project execution.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair production machinery mechanically and electrically.
• Troubleshoot I/O issues on PLCs and perform basic ladder logic checks.
• Carry out preventive maintenance and replace worn components.
• Repair and update electrical panels, wiring, and cabinets.
• Support machine installation, teardown, and equipment upgrades.
• Fabricate or modify parts using manual milling, lathe, and Bridgeport.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

PLC I/O troubleshooting

Ladder logic familiarity

Electrical schematics reading

Preventive maintenance

Lockout/Tagout procedures

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Electrical schematics

Job description

NOW HIRING

Maintenance Technician (Mechanical & Electrical)

3rd Shift | 10:00pm-6:00am

$32-$38/hour

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of production machinery and facility systems during third shift. You will work both mechanically and electrically on specialized printing and converting equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and support facility upkeep in a clean, comfortable manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair a variety of production machinery both mechanically and electrically, ensuring safe and reliable operation.

• Replace worn or broken components such as motors, sprockets, sensors, blades, pumps, chains, drives, gearboxes, and other mechanical and electrical parts.

• Troubleshoot input/output (I/O) issues on Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs, including basic ladder logic review as needed.

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks including oiling, lubricating, greasing parts, and changing filters to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

• Carry out facility maintenance activities, including basic plumbing and electrical building maintenance (excluding HVAC, which is outsourced).

• Read and interpret electrical schematics to diagnose and correct electrical faults and perform electrical troubleshooting on 480-volt systems.

• Install, wire, and commission machinery panels and cabinets, ensuring proper electrical connections and safety compliance.

• Support machine installation, tear-down, and rebuild projects to improve production capability and reliability.

• Utilize manual milling, lathe, and Bridgeport machining to fabricate or modify parts in-house when needed.

• Perform welding and fabrication work to repair or enhance equipment and infrastructure.

• Collaborate with production and maintenance team members to prioritize work orders and respond promptly to equipment breakdowns.

• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately to support maintenance planning and continuous improvement.

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment performance, reliability, and safety, and contribute ideas for facility and process enhancements.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical production machinery.

• Strong mechanical maintenance skills, including working with motors, drives, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, pumps, and other rotating equipment.

• Electrical maintenance experience with 480-volt systems, including safe work practices and lockout/tagout procedures.

• Ability to troubleshoot PLC I/Os on Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms; familiarity with ladder logic is beneficial.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical schematics for diagnostic and repair work.

• Experience performing preventative maintenance such as lubrication, filter changes, and routine inspections.

• Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics and their application in industrial machinery.

• Background in printing machinery or similar high-speed manufacturing equipment is highly valuable.

• Capability to perform panel wiring and cabinet work for machinery and facility systems.

• Experience with machine installation, including electrical machinery installation and commissioning.

• Ability to tear down and rebuild machines, including disassembly, inspection, repair, and reassembly.

• Manual machining skills using milling machines, lathes, and Bridgeport equipment to produce or modify parts.

• Welding and fabrication skills for equipment repair and custom components.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on third shift.

• Comfort working in a production environment and responding to urgent maintenance needs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance documentation systems.

• Knowledge of basic plumbing and building electrical maintenance tasks.

• Experience supporting well-known consumer brands or high-volume packaging operations.

• Ability to suggest and implement improvements to equipment, processes, and facility layout.

• Strong communication skills to coordinate with production staff and other maintenance team members.

• Comfort working overnight hours on a consistent third-shift schedule (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.).

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/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 Permanent position based out of Woodstock, IL.

Application Deadline

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Woodstock,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.