Junior Maintenance Technician

Junior Maintenance Technician | 1st Shift | Entry-Level with On-the-Job Training (Join a high-tech manufacturing team and build your technical skills in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.)

Location: Hanover Park, IL ⏰ Schedule: 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule (Every other weekend off!) • Shift: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM • 30 min unpaid lunch + 2 paid breaks Pay: $25–$28/hr based on experience

Role Summary: Randstad USA is seeking entry-level Junior Maintenance Technicians who are eager to grow their skills in a clean, automated manufacturing facility. You’ll work under experienced mentors to learn how to support production equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues.

This is a great opportunity for someone who has hands-on aptitude, a mechanical mindset, and is looking for career advancement in equipment maintenance.

️ Qualifications & Skills:

• 1–2 years of technical experience in a manufacturing or hands-on mechanical role preferred
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• High school diploma or GED required
• Associate’s degree or trade school a plus (not required)
• Comfortable using hand tools, drills, and measuring equipment
• Basic understanding of safety practices in a production environment
• Able to read and understand basic instructions and fill out maintenance records
• Must be dependable, team-oriented, and detail-focused
• Forklift or scissor lift experience is a plus, but not required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work on your feet for 8–10 hour shifts
• Standing, kneeling, climbing, and reaching throughout the shift
• Comfortable in a high-noise, manufacturing environment
• Must follow safety procedures and wear required PPE

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly pay: $25–$28/hr
• Full benefits after 90 days: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO
• 3-day weekends every other week
• Paid training and advancement into Technician II roles
• Clean, safe, and supportive team environment
• Hands-on experience with modern manufacturing and maintenance tools

Text “Junior Tech Hanover” to 847-576-4085 to apply or request more info!

salary: $52,000 - $58,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 7 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Assist with basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on production equipment
• Learn to diagnose non-functioning equipment using manuals, schematics, and training
• Support line changeovers, setups, and preventive maintenance tasks
• Use basic tools and test equipment under supervision
• Document maintenance activity clearly and accurately
• Perform equipment inspections and communicate potential issues to the senior tech team
• Participate in safety walkthroughs and support clean work environments
• Learn to interpret simple blueprints and drawings
• Follow company safety protocols, including proper PPE and lockout/tagout procedures
• Communicate shift updates clearly during technician handoffs

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 10 hours at one time

Skills

• Electronic Maintenance
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Maintenance
• Engineering
• Electrical
• Plumbing
• General Maintenance

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Entry Level

Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [email protected].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.