Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic Location: Franklin Park, IL (On-site)Pay Rate: $28.00 $30.00 per hour (Based on experience)Job Type: Full-time, PermanentShift Hours: 1st Shift | 7:30 AM 4:00 PM | Monday Friday (Occasional overtime/weekends as needed)Work Environment: Growing industrial steel distribution and processing facilityWhat Sets This Opportunity Apart

• Mentorship & Development: Work directly alongside an experienced Maintenance Technician to master advanced mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Skill Expansion: Gain hands-on exposure to 480V electrical systems, hydraulic networks, and industrial fabrication.
• Modernized Shop: Benefit from an ownership team actively investing in new equipment and structural facility growth.
• Career Growth: Enjoy clear, documented potential for increased responsibility and pay milestones as the operation expands.
• Stable Schedule: Reliable first-shift hours in a highly collaborative, team-oriented manufacturing environment.

Position OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic / Industrial Maintenance Technician to support our steel distribution and processing facility in Franklin Park, IL. In this role, you will diagnose, repair, and maintain heavy production equipment while driving safety and efficiency initiatives. This position is ideal for a mechanically inclined professional with a foundational maintenance skillset looking to level up their technical capabilities.Key Responsibilities

• Preventative Maintenance: Execute routine preventative maintenance (PM) programs on industrial production equipment and key facility systems.
• Mechanical Diagnostics: Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild mechanical machinery; replace worn motors, bearings, belts, chains, and component parts.
• Fluid Power & Hydraulics: Diagnose hydraulic and pneumatic issues to minimize machine downtime and maintain smooth operational cycles.
• Electrical Support: Assist with electrical troubleshooting and minor repairs on equipment operating up to 480V.
• Blueprint Reading: Interpret technical blueprints, mechanical drawings, and industrial schematics to guide precise repairs.
• Facility Upkeep: Lead general facility repair, machinery staging, and welding/fabrication projects as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years of industrial maintenance, machinery repair, or manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Technical Skills: Strong mechanical troubleshooting abilities and practical knowledge of hydraulic systems.
• Electrical Safety: Solid understanding of industrial electrical safety with comfort working around high-voltage equipment.
• Schematics: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints or schematics.
• Education: Technical trade school or maintenance-related training is highly welcomed but not required.

Preferred Qualifications (Bonus Points)

• Proven stick, MIG, or TIG welding and metal fabrication experience.
• Prior maintenance experience working specifically within a steel processing or heavy metal distribution hub.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, IL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Franklin Park,IL.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.