Night Shift Maintenance Technician

Randstad USA; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Overtime opportunities

Direct hire opportunity

Long-term growth potential

Job summary

Randstad USA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician in Aurora, IL to support a fast-paced packaging environment. Night shift 5:00 PM–5:00 AM, 2-2-3 schedule, with duties including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment.

The role emphasizes PLC troubleshooting, electrical and mechanical maintenance, and CMMS documentation. Full benefits, overtime, and a direct hire opportunity are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum: PLC certification, 1+ year maintenance experience in manufacturing, strong troubleshooting across mechanical/electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic systems, familiarity with CMMS/work orders, and use of hand/power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled, preventative and emergency maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, AC/DC drives, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Read schematics, manuals and technical drawings; document work in CMMS.

Skills

PLC

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Electrical

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Technician | PLC Troubleshooting & Production Equipment Repair (Support production uptime through preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of manufacturing and utility equipment.)

Location: Aurora, IL Shift: Night Shift | 5:00 PM – 5:00 AM | 2-2-3 Schedule Pay: $30–$35/hr based on experience

Randstad USA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician for a direct hire opportunity in Aurora, IL. This role supports a fast-paced packaging manufacturing environment by performing preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and troubleshooting on production equipment and facility systems.

Ideal candidates will have strong PLC troubleshooting, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic maintenance experience in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications & Skills:

Minimum:

• PLC certification required
• 1+ year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment
• strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Familiarity with CMMS/work order systems
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, meters, and material handling equipment
• High school diploma or GED required

Preferred:

• Technical degree in Mechanics, Electrical, or related field
• Welding and machining experience
• Packaging or converting industry experience

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Exposure to production machinery, moving equipment, and industrial noise
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and troubleshooting on production lines
• PPE and sanitation procedures required at all times

Compensation & Benefits:

• $30–$35/hr based on experience
• Direct hire opportunity
• Full benefits package available
• Overtime opportunities available
• Modern manufacturing facility with long-term career growth potential

salary: $62,400 - $72,800 per year

shift: Third

work hours: 5 PM - 5 AM

education: High School

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled, preventative, and emergency maintenance on production equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, AC/DC drives, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Read and interpret schematics, manuals, and technical drawings
• Complete preventative maintenance inspections and document work in CMMS systems
• Support utility systems including lubrication and resin delivery equipment
• Track equipment issues and communicate updates with maintenance and production teams
• Maintain inventory records and report parts usage as needed
• Follow OSHA, MSS, SOP, GMP, and facility safety standards
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Support additional maintenance projects and production needs as assigned

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 10 hours at one time

Skills

• Electronic Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Maintenance

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 3 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Experience

• Experienced
• 3 years

Education

• High School