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Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Our Client is one of the most multi-dimensional low and high density polyethylene extruders, printers, converters, and recyclers in the country. A leading polyethylene manufacturer since 1959, our diverse lines are outfitted to match the ever-changing world of our customers, and our recyclable products are made to your custom specifications right here in America. The responsibilities of the Maintenance Mechanic will be to perform various troubleshooting and repairs of machinery and facility equipment. Working in line with other technicians, the employee will be responsible for following a set preventative maintenance schedule and performing reactive maintenance as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform various troubleshooting and repairs of machinery and facility equipment.

• Follow a set preventative maintenance schedule.

• Perform reactive maintenance as necessary.

• Collaborate with other technicians to ensure efficient operation of equipment.

• Utilize hand tools to perform maintenance tasks.

• Interpret blueprints and schematics to diagnose and repair machinery.

Essential Skills

• 2-3 years of manufacturing experience performing electromechanical maintenance.

• 2+ years of experience in troubleshooting and repairing hydraulics and pneumatics.

• 2+ years performing wiring and rewiring of machinery.

• Experience interpreting schematics.

• Experience interpreting mechanical prints.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding/Fabrication experience.

• PLC Troubleshooting on Allen Bradley.

• Extrusion Machinery maintenance.

• Blow fill machinery maintenance.

• Experience from a plastics company.

Why Work Here?

We offer a 401k with company matching, full benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance through Alliance, and vacation time with 1 week after a year and 2 weeks after 2 years. Additionally, we provide two 15-minute breaks, one at 10am and one at 3pm. Enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Work Environment

The work environment is organized but a little gritty. There are some plastic smells, but they are not too overwhelming due to good ventilation. The work hours are from 7:00am to 4:00pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch and 2 hours of guaranteed overtime which fluctuates throughout the year.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wheeling, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 Wheeling,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 21, 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.