Maintenance Mechanic

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Job Description

This position is responsible for setting up molds and cycling them into specifications, maintaining operations safely and efficiently, and ensuring acceptable quality and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Set up molds and cycle them into specifications.
• Understand and work with various materials, mixing materials, automatic blenders, and cycles.
• Explain why different materials require different cycles and distinguish various defects and dimensions.
• Be knowledgeable of hydraulic systems and electrical systems of machines.
• Troubleshoot minor problems and adjust machines to meet specifications.
• Properly shut down and start up machines.
• Train and assist other technicians.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the work area.
• Assist other job classifications and perform work as assigned.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
• Monitor assigned line’s operation while complying with safety, quality, production, and housekeeping standards.
• Apply knowledge in the maintenance and repair of extrusion, auxiliary, and support equipment including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic theory and procedures.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read electrical schematics and identify symbols and control circuits.
• Competency in troubleshooting electrical circuits.
• Experience working on the installation of systems, changing motors, and installing relays and starters.
• Ability to read hydraulic schematics and troubleshoot hydraulic circuits.
• Competency in performing maintenance on plant equipment with skill in refrigeration, drying, conveying, fluid pumps, blowing and vacuum pumps, pneumatic circuits, and welding/fabrication.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent , or 5+ years’ experience in a maintenance role.
• Post-secondary education (technical or vocational).
• Basic math, computer, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Demonstrated maintenance and troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as systems using electric motors and sensors for operational functions.

Why Work Here?

Work in a global company that values stability and does not plan on laying off employees anytime soon. Experience a positive and supportive work culture with opportunities for growth and development.

Work Environment

The work environment is a 90,000 sq feet facility with 15 extrusion lines and 2 labeling lines, focused on plastic extrusion for various foods and consumer products. The main product line includes shampoo, lotion, and cleaning solution bottles of various sizes and colors. The machinery used is predominantly extrusion and mechanical/hydraulic/pneumatic driven.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Itasca, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/hr.

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 & 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
• 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 Itasca,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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 , , , , , , veteran status, , , , genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.