Electro Mechanical Tech

Electro-Mechanical Technician

Job Description

This Electro-Mechanical Technician role supports a metal manufacturing facility by servicing, maintaining, and upgrading existing production equipment and facilities, as well as assisting in the build of new machinery. You will focus primarily on electrical work while also performing mechanical repairs on a wide range of manual and automated equipment. The position plays a key role in reducing machine downtime, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring a safe, efficient production environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and complete mechanical repairs on industrial production line equipment, including pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, filters, grinders, punch presses, and pneumatic components, with minimal downtime and supervision.

• Perform electrical tasks such as changing 1 HP motors, working with 24V DC controlled motors and auto switches, hooking up control panels, and drilling and routing conduit to wire equipment.

• Troubleshoot and perform electrical repairs on machine control circuits, including PLCs, AC and DC motors, sensors, and cameras.

• Service, maintain, and upgrade older production equipment, focusing on safe and reliable operation.

• Perform work on facility support equipment and building maintenance, including painting, floor care, basic electrical work, plumbing, and HVAC service, while maintaining the physical building structure.

• Utilize a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to complete work orders, document repairs, and log corrective maintenance issues accurately and on time.

• Collaborate with production personnel, maintenance technicians, and engineering staff to identify issues, coordinate corrective actions, and support continuous improvement.

• Suggest and implement improved designs for existing equipment components and systems to enhance safety, reliability, and performance.

• Perform periodic preventative maintenance on production equipment to ensure safe, proper, and efficient operation.

• Fabricate and machine replacement and prototype parts and fixtures using tools such as lathes, mills, and surface grinders.

• Service, maintain, and assemble punch press dies and components to support reliable production.

• Analyze, install, and maintain water, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, including making repairs and replacing worn or defective parts such as gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and piping.

• Diagnose motor failures, properly connect and install dual-voltage motors, and verify performance using appropriate test equipment.

• Follow all safety policies and procedures, maintain a safe working environment, and proactively offer suggestions to better protect all employees.

• Maintain a clean, orderly, and organized workspace in accordance with facility standards.

• Assist with spare parts inventory control to ensure critical components are available when needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glendale Heights, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Glendale Heights,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.