Maintenance Technician

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Maintenance Technician Job Description As a Maintenance Technician, you will be working on hydraulic press machines within a dynamic production environment. You will handle equipment such as 3-phase motors, pumps, hydraulic and pneumatic presses, and will be responsible for both preventive maintenance and breakdowns. This role requires documentation on the computer system and involves managing two buildings on the premises. Responsibilities Maintain, communicate, and follow preventive maintenance schedules for equipment at assigned facilities. Utilize hand tools and power tools to install, set up, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production equipment, material handling equipment, and building systems. Perform emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment with efficiency and accuracy. Conduct scheduled maintenance of production equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum efficiency. Perform advanced repair and maintenance tasks, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic repair and maintenance of production machines. Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, blueprints, and schematics to perform required maintenance and service, applying advanced troubleshooting techniques. Ensure compliance with all applicable environmental and safety laws, regulations, and policies, maintaining a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement. Determine, specify, and communicate complete instructions for custom fabrication of tooling and equipment modifications, demonstrating advanced problem-solving skills. Source tooling, parts, supplies, and/or equipment from outside vendors, subject to approval by management. Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs, ensuring equipment is in optimal condition for production activities. Provide assistance in the maintenance of facility systems and utilities, contributing to the overall efficiency and functionality of the facility. May provide guidance to other maintenance technicians, especially entry level technicians. Essential Skills Proficient in performing advanced shop mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division), accurately measuring and recording dimensions of equipment and parts, and sketching custom parts and tools. Expertise in diagnosing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment malfunctions, using advanced troubleshooting techniques. Mastery in using powered and non-powered hand tools effectively and safely. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to read and interpret technical documentation and enter, edit, read, and interpret maintenance records and preventive maintenance schedules accurately. 3-5 years of experience in metals manufacturing maintenance. Additional Skills & Qualifications Nice to have: Auto production experience. Why Work Here? Join a team with good tenure and enjoy excellent benefits within a family-owned company. Work Environment You will be working in a hot, dirty, and loud manufacturing environment without air conditioning but with plenty of fans. Free slushies are available during the summer, and you will encounter oil daily, with potential oil spills. Ensure comfort with these conditions. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Hillside, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $66560.00/yr. Good tenure on the team. Good benefits. Family owned. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Hillside,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

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 race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.