Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionYou will be responsible for completing preventive maintenance requirements on motors, pneumatic components, conveyor systems, and production machines. This involves following diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications, as well as troubleshooting malfunctions. You will also learn about automated pallet wrappers, including setup and preventive maintenance, and eventually, after thorough training, perform troubleshooting duties on all food and wrapping equipment.Responsibilities
Complete preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatic components, conveyor systems, and production machines.
Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer’s instructions, and engineering specifications.
Troubleshoot malfunctions and perform repairs.
Learn about and perform preventive maintenance on automated pallet wrappers.
Perform troubleshooting duties on all food and wrapping equipment after training.
Participate in thorough training, including rotating shadow through each department and room.
Essential Skills
3 years of maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance on production equipment.
Experience with hand tools and blueprint reading.
Experience working through a maintenance work order system.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in the food or pharmaceutical industry (packaging experience is also considered).
High proficiency in electrical repairs.
Why Work Here?This is a growing company that is investing significantly in the plant and its employees. There are ample opportunities for advancement, with several promotions and new leadership positions added in the past year. The company offers competitive pay structures, yearly pay increases after performance reviews, and comprehensive benefits including health insurance, a 401K match up to 5%, vacation, and holiday time. Additionally, employees enjoy free lunch every day, quarterly raffles, yearly picnics, and appreciation events.Work EnvironmentThe facility is temperature-controlled and open, adhering to GMP regulations. Employees must wear lab coats, hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, and sanitize every time they leave the production floor. The role involves working nights, with shifts from 5 PM to 5:30 AM, either from Sunday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday. There are also 10-hour shifts available, working six days a week with Sundays off, from 7 PM to 5 AM. Training will be conducted on the first shift for at least 30 days (5 AM to 5:30 PM). Employees work an average of 60 hours per week. The facility is relatively climate-controlled, though some areas can be hot, while the packaging side is cooler. The environment is well-lit and ventilated, though it can get dusty with starch from gummies. Employees must dress in GMP attire provided by the company, with jeans and a t-shirt underneath.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $27.00 - $33.75Eligibility 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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Bellwood,IL.Application DeadlineThis position will be accepting applications until Jan 4, 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.