**Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Mechanic for a 3rd shift position from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM. Candidates must be flexible with their availability before and after the shift. We are looking for individuals with hands-on experience with baggers, metal detectors, scalers, and fillers, preferably with GMP/food experience. This role requires a willingness to perform all aspects of maintenance, including tasks outside of core responsibilities when needed. **Responsibilities** + Perform installation, inspection, and repair of plant equipment such as metal detectors, baggers, sealers, scales, and fillers. + Assist with diagnosing malfunctions in machinery, equipment, or work processes. + Interpret instructions, specifications, blueprints for equipment installation, operation, and repairs. + Recommend measures to improve operations and the 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 accordingly to company and regulatory regulations. + Provide training to employees on quality standards and safe performance of equipment and tools. + Adhere to all current SOP’s, procedures, and quality requirements. + Perform electrical work, welding/fabricating as needed, 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. + 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 preferred. + Must be flexible with hours and open for overtime. + Frequently required to lift and/or push up to 55 lbs. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Food production experience is preferred. + Welding/fabricating skills are a nice-to-have. **Why Work Here?** We offer 15 days of PTO (3 weeks), 10 paid holidays, and performance reviews with possible raises upon becoming permanent. Our benefits package includes a 50K paid life insurance policy, Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance, and vision/dental coverage. **Work Environment** This is a food environment where a variety of spices and seasonings are packaged and mixed. It is a clean GMP environment with different rooms to minimize cross-contamination. The facility has 32 different lines. Employees are required to wear a smock, hair net/beard net if needed, and safety glasses in certain areas. There is a noticeable smell of spices in the air. **Job Type & Location** This position is based out of WAUKEGAN, Illinois **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $40.00/hr. • 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 is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 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.