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Aerotek Maintenance Technician in Lake Zurich, Illinois
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing minor repairs, troubleshooting electrical and mechanical failures, and maintaining the overall functionality of our production machines. You will work in a collaborative environment, ensuring our equipment runs smoothly and efficiently.
Responsibilities:
Perform cleanup and minor repair of equipment
Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical failures of production machines
Pull chip conveyors and move maintenance materials throughout the shop
Perform preventive maintenance and fill out check sheets
Conduct routine checks of exit lights, fire extinguishers, and replace light bulbs
Maintain liquid waste disposal and coolant mixing tank
Operate evaporator and maintain coolant concentration
Keep inventory of essential spare parts
Communicate with production personnel, other maintenance staff, and supervisors
Maintain a clean working environment
Technical Knowledge:
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
Good written and verbal communication skills
Basic computer skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Knowledge of basic mathematics and engineering drawings
Basic knowledge of motion and industrial controls, PLC, and troubleshooting
Experience with 120V, 240V, and 480V electrical systems
Basic forklift safety and knowledge of ferrous/non-ferrous materials
Strong mechanical aptitude
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required
Prior manufacturing experience in a job shop preferred
Trained and licensed in forklift operation
1-4 years of experience required
60% or better on Maintenance Test
Why Work Here?
We pride ourselves on our quality and creativity, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, dental, life, disability, and a 401k plan. Employees are valued and have a direct impact on our company goals. We provide opportunities for advancement, including tuition reimbursement and performance bonuses.
Work Environment:
Our facility is clean and family-owned, with a collaborative focus on safety and professionalism. We use advanced equipment such as turning centers, automated cells, vertical machining centers, wire EDM, and inspection equipment. Employees are expected to follow safety rules and work overtime when necessary.
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.