Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician High-Paying Union Career Base Pay Rate: $37.00 $43.00 / hour (Based on experience)Total Earnings: $100,000+ easily achievable via high-volume overtimeJob Type: Full-time, Permanent Union PositionLocation: Northlake, IL (High-speed automated manufacturing facility)Shifts Available:

• 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM 11:00 PM
• 3rd Shift: 11:00 PM 7:00 AM

Position OverviewA global manufacturing leader in Northlake, IL is urgently hiring Industrial Maintenance Technicians. This full-time, union-backed position offers unmatched job security, contract-guaranteed raises, and premium benefits. If you are a skilled mechanic or electrician looking to maximize your paycheck with consistent weekly overtime, this is your next career move. Offers are being extended within 48 hours of interviews.Benefits & Perks

• Massive Earning Potential: Start with a premium base rate and watch your checks grow with consistent, high-volume union overtime (50 to 70 total weekly hours available).
• Guaranteed Pay Raises: Clear, automatic progression through contract-backed Level 1-5 pay tiers.
• Gold-Standard Union Benefits: Protect your future with top-tier healthcare, dental, vision, and a secure retirement pension package.
• Internal Promotion Culture: We invest in our people. Currently, 90% of our maintenance leadership and supervisory team started right here on the plant floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Electrical Troubleshooting: Diagnose and repair high-speed automated machinery, 3-phase power distribution, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and PLC systems.
• Mechanical Repair: Quickly troubleshoot, fix, and overhaul pneumatic, hydraulic, and complex mechanical system failures.
• Preventative Maintenance: Execute routine PM schedules to maximize plant safety, prevent component wear, and maintain high machine uptime.
• Fabrication & Support: Utilize hands-on skills for structural welding and basic metal fabrication as needed on the production floor.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of industrial maintenance or electro-mechanical experience inside a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Technical Skills: Proven ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and perform basic PLC diagnostics.
• Industry Plus: Prior experience with high-speed packaging, printing, or corrugating equipment is a major plus, but not required.
• Reliability: A solid, dependable work history with a strong drive to cash in on consistent weekly production hours.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Northlake, IL. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $72000.00 - $83000.00/yr. 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.Union Environment part of PPPWU, so medical, dental, vision, etc. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Northlake, IL. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Northlake,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.