**Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic** **Job Description** We have an opening for a Maintenance Mechanic on the 3rd shift from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM. The candidate must be flexible with working hours before and after the shift. We seek long-term employees with hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing Baggers, metal detectors, scalers, and fillers in a GMP/food environment. The ideal candidate must be willing to perform all aspects of maintenance, including tasks outside their specialization. **Responsibilities** + Perform installation, inspection, and repair of plant equipment such as metal detectors, Baggers, sealers, and scales. + Assist with diagnosing malfunctions in machinery, equipment, or work processes. + Interpret instructions, specifications, and blueprints for equipment installation, operation, and repairs. + Recommend measures to improve operations and condition of equipment. + Ensure work is completed efficiently and timely. + Make sure correct material, equipment, and supplies are used. + Ensure all safety, housekeeping, and environmental rules and guidelines are followed. + Ensure all pertinent data related to maintenance activities are correct and documented according to company and regulatory regulations. + Provide training to employees on quality standards and safe performance of equipment and tools. + Adhere to all current SOPs, procedures, and quality requirements. + Perform electrical work, welding/fabricating, and other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned. **Essential Skills** + 5+ years of previous Industrial Maintenance experience specifically with metal detectors, Baggers, sealers, and scales. + Strong knowledge of plant maintenance operations including production equipment, AC/DC motors and controls, mechanical power transmissions, gear drives and speed ratios, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. + PLC experience is a plus with the ability to troubleshoot. Programming is a huge plus with future training opportunities available. + Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written instructions. + Thorough working knowledge of all tools, procedures, and methods utilized in an industrial maintenance environment. + Thorough working knowledge of all electrical, mechanical systems, and electronic applications in an industrial environment. + Experience with metalworking and fabrication equipment. + Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems. + GMP experience is preferred. + Must be flexible with hours and open for overtime. + Frequently required to lift and/or push up to 55 lbs. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + PLC experience is a plus with the ability to troubleshoot and program. + Experience with food production is preferred but not required. **Why Work Here?** We offer 15 days of PTO (3 weeks), 10 paid holidays, performance reviews with potential raises, a $50K paid life insurance policy, Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance, and vision/dental coverage. We value work-life balance, provide comprehensive benefits, and offer opportunities for professional growth. **Work Environment** This role is in a food environment where we package and mix a variety of spices and seasonings. It is a very clean GMP environment with separate rooms to minimize cross-contamination between products. The facility has 32 different lines. You will be required to wear a smock, hair net/beard net if needed, and in some areas, safety glasses. There is a noticeable smell of spices in the air. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of WAUKEGAN, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $40.00 • 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 WAUKEGAN,IL. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024. **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.