Job Information
Aerotek Maintenance Mechanic in Rockford, Illinois
Maintenance Mechanic
Job Description
The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing industrial production equipment. Candidate will need to prioritize and schedule maintenance work around production activities to achieve both production and maintenance goals on deadlines. You will also make repairs and improvements to equipment in the production process to ensure product quality and promote continuous improvement. The role includes troubleshooting and repairing machinery, installation of new equipment, and maintaining building equipment such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.
Hard Skills
Ability to read and interpret machine manuals/schematics, electrical blueprints/schematics and process control diagrams
Knowledge of electrical circuits and controllers, including troubleshooting of AC-DC, Motors, and PLC Controllers
240V and 480V Machine installs; Ability to pick the correct wire size for Amps for the installs
Experience troubleshooting and wiring 3 phase power control circuits
Troubleshooting with ladder logic and electrical schematics to determine the root cause of equipment failures
Mechanical installation and alignment techniques (motor/gearbox, pumps, sprockets)
Use of precision measurement tools and calibration equipment
Basic understanding of pneumatics and hydraulic systems
Basic skills with shop equipment such as a mill, lathe, and drill press
Basic knowledge of reading schematics and blueprints of machines, pneumatics, and hydraulics
Work Environment
1st Shift position: 4:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Thursday and on Friday as needed. Facility is not temperature controlled, but it is a clean and organized environment that is well lit. Machines are older and custom made.
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.