Maintenance Electrician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Wheeling
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Maintenance Electrician Job Description We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Electrician to perform both mechanical and electrical maintenance on a variety of industrial machines. This role involves working with punch presses, rewinders, thermoforming machines, and cartoning machines, ensuring their optimal performance through troubleshooting, repair, and preventative maintenance. Responsibilities Conduct mechanical and electrical maintenance on industrial machines, including punch presses, rewinders, thermoforming, and cartoning machines. Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Perform preventative maintenance to ensure machinery operates efficiently. Work with voltages up to 480V and utilize troubleshooting skills for various electrical components. Read and interpret mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics. Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Essential Skills Experience with mechanical and electrical maintenance. Proficient in troubleshooting and repairing industrial machinery. Ability to work with voltages up to 480V. Experience with variable frequency drives (VFDs). Skilled in reading mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics. Additional Skills & Qualifications 2-3 years of experience in repairing punch press machines. Experience in a food packaging manufacturing environment. Why Work Here? Join a team that values your expertise and offers comprehensive benefits, including health, life, vision, dental, and disability insurance. Enjoy a 401K plan with up to 6% company match, and earn paid time off that increases with your tenure. We prioritize work-life balance and provide a supportive work environment. Work Environment The position is located in a large food packaging facility with 32 punch presses and 10 bagging machines. The environment is loud, and candidates should be comfortable working in such conditions. The role operates on the first shift from 7 am to 3:30 pm. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Wheeling, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $75000.00/yr. Benefits: Health/Life/Dental/Vision/401K Climate controlled maintenance department Long employee tenures Company will help in purchasing necessary tools Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Wheeling,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 2026. 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. Company Description 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. Company Description 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.

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