Job Information
Aerotek Maintenance Mechanic in Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Job Title: Mechanic
Job Description
As a Mechanic, you will be responsible for assembling, building, adjusting, dismantling, and repairing machinery and equipment. Your work will primarily involve mechanical or fitting tasks, and you will operate under the general direction and supervision of the Maintenance Lead Person, Manufacturing Services Engineer, or Production Supervisor. You will use a variety of tools and equipment, including small hand tools, welders, torches, mechanical and electrical testing and measuring equipment, lathe, drill press, grinders, portable power tools, pipe fitting, and plumbing tools.
Responsibilities
Study and interpret construction, mechanical, or electrical blueprints, drawings, or sketches to install new equipment, modify existing equipment, or troubleshoot mechanical or electrical problems.
Plan and determine working procedures and tool and material requirements.
Correct defective mechanical devices and other equipment by disassembling, installing new parts, welding, or re-fitting.
Adjust and maintain mechanical equipment.
Use electric and acetylene welding equipment to make repairs and weld various types of metals.
Install air, water, and gas lines; repair and maintain plumbing.
Repair and maintain lift trucks and various pneumatic and hydraulic equipment.
Repair and maintain basic AC and DC electrical systems.
Essential Skills
Troubleshooting
Mechanical repair
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Preventive maintenance
Electrical repair
Welding
Schematic interpretation
PLC troubleshooting
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High School graduate or equivalent.
Ability to interpret blueprints and sketches.
Proficiency in operating machine shop tools.
Proficient in brazing, cutting, and all-position acetylene and arc welding, including high-pressure hydraulic pipe welding.
Capable of routing black pipe and hydraulic tubing.
Skilled in electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
Working knowledge of HVAC systems.
Must have own hand tools.
Why Work Here?
We offer profit sharing bonuses based on the performance of the company, as well as the EGV Plant. We provide potential lump sum 401K bonuses, vacation hours based on hours worked, and additional PTO days. Employees can get paid out on all vacation hours at any time. We offer shift premiums for second and third shifts and pay overtime after 8 hours and after 40 hours of work. We are a union company currently negotiating for better pay rates.
Work Environment
The work environment is a heavy industrial setting with four main large pieces of equipment. You will consistently perform changeovers to get products to customers, during which breakdowns occur and repairs need to be made. The monthly schedule is as follows: 1st week - 6 days (72 hours), 2nd week - 6 days (72 hours), 3rd week - 4 days (48 hours), 4th week - 6 days (72 hours).
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $66102.40 - $66102.40/yr.
Benefits – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401K, STD, LTD
Medical is through BCBS. We offer a discount on premiums if employee participates in a health screening. There are 2 plans to choose from. These are high deductible plans; however, the company gives up to $2K a year towards this deductible.
Dental is through Delta Dental of IL
Vision is through VSP.
Life insurance is paid by the company for employee, spouse, and kids.
401K is matched at 50% up to the first 6%
STD and LTD are paid by the company.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Elk Grove Village,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 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.