Electro Mechanical Tech

Electro-Mechanical Technician Position Open!

$40-50 per hour

This Electro-Mechanical Technician role supports a metal manufacturing facility by troubleshooting, repairing, upgrading, and performing preventative maintenance on primarily manual production equipment with some automated systems. The position focuses heavily on electrical work while also requiring strong mechanical aptitude to service, maintain, and build machinery that keeps production running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, identify, and complete mechanical repairs on industrial production line equipment, including pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, filters, grinders, punch presses, and pneumatic components, while minimizing downtime and working with limited supervision.
• Perform electrical tasks such as changing 1 HP motors, working with 24V DC controlled motors and auto switches, hooking up panels, drilling holes for conduit, and wiring equipment according to specifications.
• Troubleshoot and perform electrical repairs on machine control circuits, including PLCs, AC and DC motors, sensors, and cameras, ensuring reliable and safe operation.
• Service, maintain, and upgrade existing production equipment and facilities, as well as assist in building new machinery as needed.
• Perform work on facility support equipment and building maintenance, including painting, floor care, electrical work, plumbing, HVAC service, and other tasks that help maintain the physical building structure.
• Utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to complete work orders, log corrective maintenance issues, and document repairs and improvements accurately.
• Communicate effectively with production personnel, maintenance technicians, and engineering staff to identify problems, coordinate corrective actions, and support efficient production operations.
• Suggest and implement improved designs for existing equipment components and systems to enhance reliability, performance, and safety.
• Perform periodic preventative maintenance on production equipment to ensure safe, proper, and efficient function, following established schedules and procedures.
• Make replacement and prototype parts and fixtures by machining and fabrication, using appropriate tools and equipment such as lathes, mills, and surface grinders

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glendale Heights, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr 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.

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 Glendale Heights, IL.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 15, 2026.

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.

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