**Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic** **Job Description** The candidate will ensure the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance on mechanical presses, press line related equipment, conveyor systems, overhead cranes, and various production machines. Responsibilities include following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications; troubleshooting malfunctions. The candidate will perform preventative tasks associated with equipment, locate problems using measuring and testing instruments, and remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools. They will also be responsible for fabricating repair parts and maintaining maintenance requests. **Responsibilities** + Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance on mechanical presses, press line related equipment, conveyor systems, overhead cranes, and various production machines. + Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications. + Troubleshoot malfunctions. + Perform preventative tasks associated with equipment. + Locate problems using measuring and testing instruments. + Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools. + Fabricate repair parts. + Maintain maintenance requests. **Essential Skills** + Electrical and mechanical experience + Industrial machinery experience + Blueprint reading + PLC knowledge + Slitter machine operation + Preventive maintenance **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 2 years of mechanical maintenance in an industrial setting + High School Diploma (HSD) + Preventive Maintenance (PM) system experience + Metal industry experience (nice to have) + Journeyman experience or mechanical apprentice training (nice to have) + 5 plus years of experience (nice to have) + HVAC experience (nice to have) **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a long-tenured workforce and growth opportunities within a large company that promotes from within. Recently acquired, offering better benefits and wages for long-term growth. **Work Environment** Heavy industrial environment with dirty metals and hot conditions in summer. Work on various equipment systems. Some overtime required, including some Saturdays. Maintenance team comprises 15 people (5 per shift). Dress code: jeans and long sleeves. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00 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 disability - 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 Chicago,IL. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 7, 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 race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.