Maintenance Electrician

Job Title: Maintenance Electrician - Direct Placement $30-35/hr

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to perform both mechanical and electrical maintenance on a variety of industrial machines. This role involves working with punch presses, rewinders, thermoforming machines, and cartoning machines, ensuring their optimal performance through troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities

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  Conduct mechanical and electrical maintenance on industrial machines, including punch presses, rewinders, thermoforming, and cartoning machines.

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  Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

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  Perform preventative maintenance to ensure machinery operates efficiently.

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  Work with voltages up to 480V and utilize troubleshooting skills for various electrical components.

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  Read and interpret mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics.

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  Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

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Essential Skills

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  Experience with mechanical and electrical maintenance.

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  Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery.

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  Ability to work with voltages up to 480V.

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  Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs).

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  Skilled in reading mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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  2-3 years of experience in repairing punch press machines.

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  Experience in a food packaging manufacturing environment.

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Why Work Here?

Join a team that values your expertise and offers comprehensive benefits, including health, life, vision, dental, and disability insurance. Enjoy a 401K plan with up to 6% company match, and earn paid time off that increases with your tenure. We prioritize work-life balance and provide a supportive work environment.

Work Environment

The position is located in a large food packaging facility with 32 punch presses and 10 bagging machines. The environment is loud, and candidates should be comfortable working in such conditions. The role operates on the first shift from 7 am to 3:30 pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wheeling, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $ - $ /yr.

Benefits: Health/Life/Dental/Vision/401K Climate controlled maintenance department Long employee tenures Company will help in purchasing necessary tools

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wheeling,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.