Entry Level Maintenance Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Salary & Compensation:

Up to $26.00/hour + Guaranteed Overtime (10+ Hours of OT Weekly!)

Schedule & Shift:

Enjoy every Friday off! This unique schedule provides consistent hours, steady overtime pay, and a dedicated 3-day mid-week break from the traditional weekend rush.

• Monday: 1:00 AM – 7:00 AM (5.5 hours, 30-min lunch)
• Tuesday – Thursday: 9:30 PM – 7:00 AM
• Friday: OFF
• Saturday – Sunday: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Why Work Here?

Are you someone with a few months of maintenance experience and relevant technical education looking to launch a high-paying, long-term career? We invest heavily in our team. You will work alongside a collaborative group of 17 experienced technicians in a modern, fast-paced food processing facility. We prioritize hands-on training, career advancement, and an unbeatable benefits package including paid sick days, structured vacation time, and continuous on-the-job skill development.

Job Description

As an Entry-Level Maintenance Technician, you will gain hands-on experience keeping our high-speed food production facility running safely and efficiently. Your time will be split between mechanical troubleshooting (70%) and electrical systems (30%). This is the perfect environment to apply your schooling, sharpen your technical skills, and master industrial maintenance under the mentorship of seasoned technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) and troubleshooting on high-speed packaging and food processing machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and basic electrical components, including 3-phase power and electrical panels up to 480V.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals to identify root causes of equipment issues.
• Work with industrial hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, and blenders.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and plant safety standards.
• Document maintenance repairs and collaborate closely with production teams to minimize machine downtime.

Qualifications & Skills Needed

• Experience: 6+ months of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or production environment.
• Education: Trade school education or technical certification in industrial electricity, advanced manufacturing, welding, or industrial maintenance (schooling from institutions like Coyne College is highly preferred!).
• Technical Aptitude: Foundational knowledge of electrical troubleshooting (up to 480V), mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Skill Set: Ability to read blueprints/schematics, use basic hand/power tools, and pass a basic technical maintenance test.
• Reliability: Commitment to working the assigned shift, including mandatory weekly overtime and weekend hours.

Work Environment

This role operates on-site at a large, state-of-the-art food processing facility with over 400 employees. You will work extensively around high-speed packaging equipment, industrial freezers, and automated machinery. Because we process food products, we strictly adhere to top-tier hygiene, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). All necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is provided.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of FRANKLIN PARK, IL.

The pay range for this position is $22.50 - $26.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in FRANKLIN PARK,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

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. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.