**Maintenance Technician** **Responsibilities** + Respond to repair requests of production machinery and building equipment in all facility areas. + Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems and make appropriate repairs to return machinery to a satisfactory running condition. + Work from drawings, schematics, blueprints, job layouts, and written or verbal instructions to perform assigned tasks. + Perform moderate to complex adjustments, maintenance, and repairs to plant equipment such as bagging machines, conveyors, case erectors, kitchen equipment, and utility equipment. + Perform basic rebuilding of gearboxes, motors, and small pneumatic equipment. + Analyze existing problems and help provide innovative solutions. + Unload powdered and liquid raw materials from rail cars as needed. + Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on plant process and utility equipment, including lubrication, filter replacement, and equipment inspection. + Assist as needed on equipment installations and upgrades. **Essential Skills** + Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues + Experience in foods industry + PLC troubleshooting + Industrial electrical troubleshooting + Maintenance repair + Experience with conveyors, bagging machines, and packaging machinery + Knowledge of 3-phase motors, variable frequency drives, controls, and troubleshooting + Experience with hand tools and power tools **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Must supply own hand tools, and be able to use power tools safely. + Must be able to climb ladders and stairs, work at heights including rooftops and silos, and lift 70 pounds safely. + Must be able to read and understand blueprints, electrical schematics, and equipment manuals. + Some knowledge of mechanical and pneumatics operations expected. + High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required. Vocational training or AA/AS degree is a plus. + Familiarity with the A-B control platform is a plus. + Industrial maintenance experience is preferred; food industry experience or confections experience is a plus. + Familiarity with vertical bagging and scale equipment is a plus. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $31.05 • 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 Bensenville,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.