**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** The Maintenance Technician will perform preventive maintenance (PM) and reactive maintenance on flavoring machinery and facility equipment. This role involves working collaboratively with other maintenance mechanics and specialists to carry out scheduled repairs on dry blend, spraying, reactors, extractors, and compounding machines. The position operates on the 1st shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with flexibility required for weekend work. **Responsibilities** + Perform PM on equipment as outlined by the company manual. + Repair production equipment utilizing mechanical knowledge and printed repair manuals. + Assist in replacing production equipment. + Maintain a neat and orderly workplace and shop. + Maintain the building and grounds of the facility to management's required standards. + Adhere to all safety and regulatory requirements for the operational area being repaired. + Maintain inventory of all tools. + Perform other duties as required by management. + Work with proper GMP, HACCP, Allergen, SSOP, and Safety guidelines. + Handle tasks involving 50% mechanical and 50% electrical work. + Work with 480 volts down and 3 phase motors. + Manage HVAC systems within a food processing company. + Ensure attention to detail within quality and follow lockout/tagout procedures within the food industry. **Essential Skills** + 5+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. + Experience working with pneumatic and hydraulic systems. + Experience working with voltages up to 480 volts. + Proficiency in working on 3 phase motors. + Strong mechanical knowledge with some electrical skills. + Ability to read blueprints and schematics. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Forklift repair experience. + Cherry picker repair experience. + Experience in the food/flavors industry. + Additional electrical experience. **Why Work Here?** The company is experiencing annual growth of 10% and is committed to investing in its employees to ensure long-term employment and increased headcount. **Work Environment** The work environment is a GMP-regulated food facility with around 100 employees on the 2nd shift. The environment is very clean overall. The company takes pride in providing excellent customer service, high-quality products, and creativity, aiming to build loyal partnerships with its customers. With global manufacturing in 5 countries, Research and Development in 10 countries, and Sales offices in 40 countries, the company's mission is to be positioned globally, develop sensory regionally, and service locally. **Job Type & Location** This position is based out of Northbrook, Illinois. **If you're interested, book ahead with Steven! The link is attached below.** Book meetings here (https://talentassistant.aerotek.com/assistant/bookings/aopWNnic) **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $41.00/hr. 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 Northbrook,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 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.