Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Join a leading international provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets as a Maintenance Mechanic. Our company is dedicated to serving independent producers and large food manufacturers with high-quality products such as chocolate, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and more. As part of our growth strategy, we are expanding our operations and investing in our first location in the US. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a transformative journey in the semi-finished ingredients industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance tasks and complete all related documentation.
• Repair malfunctioning equipment using a 'final task' methodology, including equipment upgrades, modification, and new installations.
• Provide assistance to line and machine operators.
• Create essential documentation and conduct research for root cause analysis when needed.
• Affirm maintenance role in the HACCP procedure alongside other departments.
• Assess and function effectively in an ever-changing environment.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers and leadership.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting skills.
• Experience as a maintenance technician.
• Mechanical repair knowledge.
• Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Preventive maintenance expertise.
• Basic electrical skills.
• Welding proficiency.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical and basic electrical ability.
• Two-year technical degree in a maintenance-related field.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical school training or related experience.
• 5-7 years of experience as a full-time maintenance mechanic or in a related field.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• High-speed packaging, welding, and mechanical power transmission knowledge.
• Facility support equipment training or experience.
• Computer knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and operating instructions.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Mathematical skills including ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Problem-solving skills involving concrete variables.

Why Work Here?

We provide hands-on training and promote from within, offering a smaller company feel with a focus on employee value. Our investment in this US site represents our commitment to growth and innovation. Employees enjoy a wide variety of plans, a 401k with a 6% match, 3 weeks of PTO, and 11 holidays.

Work Environment

As a food company, we adhere to strict GMP rules, requiring uniforms, hair nets, beard nets, and safety shoes. Employees must wash up before entering the floor and sanitize boots and hands before entering each room. The facility includes 8 production rooms and 4 packaging lines.

This is a Permanent position based out of Elk Grove Village, IL.

The pay range for this position is $56000.00 - $67000.00/yr.

Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans are available.Financial Security: 401(k) matching programs.Time Off: Paid vacation and holidays.Education: Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program.

This is a fully onsite position in Elk Grove Village,IL.

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

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.