Entry Level Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Entry Level Line Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Entry Level Line Mechanic to join our team in a chemical company environment. This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience and grow within the company. You will be trained alongside experienced mechanics to enhance your skills in maintaining and repairing plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Execute machinery changeovers, making necessary adjustments and setting up machines according to production runs.
• Repair, troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair filler equipment, conveyors, labelers, printers, and various equipment needed for packaging products in various container sizes.

Essential Skills

• Basic knowledge of mechanics and automotive repair.
• Proficiency with hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints.
• Troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of hydraulics, mechanical systems, and pneumatics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude.
• Great attitude and willingness to learn.
• Desire to grow with the company.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned company known for its success and strong presence in IL/WI. We offer a supportive environment with company events like 9/11 flyover and flag ceremony, Christmas party, Thanksgiving dinner, summer picnic, and employee appreciation dinner. Employees enjoy pay raises when permanent and special bonuses from the owner. We provide steel-toed boots and a uniform.

Work Environment

Work on the 2nd shift from Monday to Thursday, 3:30pm to 2:30am, in a large facility with a fairly clean environment. The company is committed to maintaining a safe and efficient workspace.

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 Aug 13, 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.