Maintenance Technician $40/hr

Aerotek; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits after 30 days

Affordable medical insurance

Shift differential pay

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a permanent, on-site role in Lansing, IL. The 2nd shift position emphasizes hands-on maintenance of automated production equipment with strong troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems.

You will perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance, read schematics, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives. Overtime and union benefits support a stable, long-term career path.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Experience with motors, conveyors, controls, gearboxes, and industrial machinery.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Repair and replace motors, bearings, conveyors, gearboxes, valves, cylinders, and other machine components.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems including controls, AC/DC circuits, and three-phase power.
• Assist with PLC troubleshooting and automation-related equipment issues.
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Perform welding and fabrication repairs as needed.
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation.
• Partner with operators and production teams to maximize equipment reliability.
• Support continuous improvement and plant efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

PLC troubleshooting

Welding

Reading schematics

Job description

Maintenance Technician

2nd Shift | Union Opportunity | Excellent Benefits | Long-Term Career Growth

Looking for a stable maintenance career where your skills are valued, your benefits are affordable, and overtime is available?

We're seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a well-established manufacturing operation. In this role, you'll work on a variety of automated production equipment while troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues that keep production running efficiently. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on problem solving and wants to continue developing their skills in a highly technical manufacturing environment.

Why You'll Want This Job

• Union benefits available after 30 days
• Affordable medical insurance
• Shift differential pay
• Stable, long-term manufacturing environment
• Plenty of opportunities to sharpen your electrical and mechanical skills
• Work with automated equipment, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and controls
• Consistent overtime opportunities
• Join a team that values safety, teamwork, and reliability

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Repair and replace motors, bearings, conveyors, gearboxes, valves, cylinders, and other machine components.
• Troubleshoot electrical systems including controls, AC/DC circuits, and three-phase power.
• Assist with PLC troubleshooting and automation-related equipment issues.
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Perform welding and fabrication repairs as needed.
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation.
• Partner with operators and production teams to maximize equipment reliability.
• Support continuous improvement and plant efficiency initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Experience with motors, conveyors, controls, gearboxes, and industrial machinery.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.

Bonus Experience

• Manufacturing or food production maintenance experience.
• Experience with VFDs, AC drives, and automated equipment.
• Familiarity with GMP or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Bilingual communication skills.

Schedule

2nd Shift

• Typically 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
• Overtime available
• Weekend work as needed
• One weekday off during the week

Work Environment

This is a hands-on maintenance position in a large manufacturing facility. You'll work with a wide variety of automated equipment and production systems while being part of a skilled maintenance team. The environment is fast-paced, safety-focused, and ideal for technicians who enjoy troubleshooting complex equipment and staying active throughout your shift.

Ideal Candidates Include

• Maintenance Technicians
• Industrial Mechanics
• Multi-Craft Technicians
• Maintenance Electricians
• Electro-Mechanical Technicians
• Industrial Maintenance Mechanics

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $63232.00 - $79040.00/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.

Union Benefits - can provide package

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lansing,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

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.

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.