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Aerotek Maintenance Mechanic in Rockford, Illinois

Aerotek is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic!

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of machinery, building structures, pipes, and electrical systems. This position requires a hands-on approach, following detailed specifications, manuals, and wiring diagrams to execute repairs. Candidates must bring their own hand and power tools, including a scale and micrometer. Additionally, the role involves facility repairs such as plumbing, HVAC, and refurbishments, and working with various tools and equipment like plasma cutters, saws, press brakes, and wiring controls, clutches, and drive motors.

Responsibilities

  • Install, maintain, and repair machinery, building structures, pipes, and electrical systems.

  • Follow detailed specifications, manuals, and wiring diagramsto complete repairs.

  • Perform facility repairsincluding plumbing, HVAC, and refurbishments.

  • Operate plasma cutters, saws, and press brakes.

  • Wire controls, clutches, and drive motors.

  • Conduct boiler repair and preventative maintenance.

  • Perform electrical work up to 480V.

  • Maintain plant equipment and handle various facility maintenance tasks.

Essential Skills

  • Troubleshooting

  • Electrical

  • Mechanical

  • Repair

  • Boiler maintenance

  • Preventive maintenance

  • Hydraulics

  • Pneumatics

  • Facility maintenance

  • Boiler repair and preventative maintenance

  • Electrical work up to 480V

  • Blueprint reading

  • Wiring diagram interpretation

  • Plumbing

  • Schematic interpretation

  • HVAC

  • Hand tool proficiency

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Plumbing and building maintenance

  • Welding machine repairs

  • Paint booth repair and maintenance

Why Work Here?

  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

  • 401K plan with up to a 6% match, eligibility after 60 days.

  • Paid vacation starting at 10 days, with an additional day added per year, up to 25 days off.

  • Pro-rated PTO in the first year including 3 days per year plus 2 floating days, and 8 paid holidays.

Work Environment

  • 1st shift hours: 5:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday, with up to 8 hours on Saturdays as needed.

  • Historic building constructed in 1906, well-lit with several windows.

  • Seasonal temperature control with fans and open doors in the summer, and cold drinks and frozen treats provided.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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 Rockford,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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.

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