Maintenance Mechanic – Entry Level 2nd Shift

Job Title: Entry Level Line Mechanic

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an entry-level candidate to join a dynamic team as a Line Mechanic. You will receive hands-on training and mentorship from experienced mechanics, allowing you to develop your skills in preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of various machinery and equipment.

Responsibilities
• Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Conduct change overs on machinery, making necessary adjustments and setting up machines according to production runs.
• Repair, troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair filler equipment, conveyors, labelers, printers, and other machinery needed for filling, labeling, and packaging products in various size containers.
Essential Skills
• Basic mechanic skills and automotive repair knowledge.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Understanding of blueprints, troubleshooting, hydraulics, mechanical systems, pneumatics, and repair.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• A great attitude and willingness to learn.
• Desire to grow with the company.
• Mechanical aptitude.
Why Work Here?

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain exposure and experience with a reputable company. The company is family-owned and highly successful, offering a supportive and inclusive environment. Employees enjoy company events such as holiday parties and appreciation dinners, along with competitive benefits including pay raises upon becoming permanent and special bonuses. The company also provides steel-toed boots and uniforms.

Work Environment

You will work on the 2nd shift, Monday to Thursday from 3:30pm to 2:30am, in a large chemical company facility with a fairly clean environment. Training will initially be conducted from 5am to 3:30pm, Monday to Thursday, for a period of 2-3 months.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Chicago, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 – $25.00/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 North Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 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.