Job Description
Job Title: Maintenance Electrician
Job Description
We seek a Maintenance Electrician to work on industrial baking equipment, including mixers, ovens, chillers, conveyors, packaging equipment, and baggers. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, tearing down, and reassembling machines as needed. The role requires experience with single and 3-phase motors, HMIs, schematics, and electrical testing equipment. You will also work on vertical baggers (Hayssen & Matrix), Tanney & Langdon cartoners, inkjet printers, and other packaging equipment. Documenting activities in the maintenance log and communicating with incoming shifts is essential.
Hard Skills
• Experience with single and 3-phase motors
• Working with HMIs, schematics, and electrical testing equipment
• Knowledge of bulk flour systems (transfer blowers, air-locks, divertor valves, sifters, etc.)
• Knowledge of industrial ovens, proofers, conveyors, and dryers
• Ability to work on low voltage and 120-480vac equipment, starters, motors, VFDs, sensors, controllers, photo-eyes, etc.
• Reading schematics and blueprints to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues
• Repair and calibration of hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies, metal detectors, and scales
• Testing electro-mechanical assemblies using test instruments
• Fabrication using measuring devices, cutting tools, and welders (stick & TIG)
• Installation and debugging of plant equipment
• Operating, testing, and maintaining robotic equipment
• Installing electronic parts and hardware using soldering equipment and hand tools
Soft Skills
• Effective communication with team members and incoming shifts
• Attention to detail for documentation and troubleshooting
• Ability to perform repairs and upgrades to ensure proper operation
• Support for installations and analysis of new equipment
• Reading and interpreting HMI panels to troubleshoot production line faults
Work Environment
Shifts available: 2x 1st (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM), 2x 2nd (3:00 PM - 10:30 PM), 1x 3rd (10:30 PM - 7:00 AM). Work is required 6 days a week with a rotating off day. Expect to work at least 48 hours a week, covering all four buildings on site, often walking outside between buildings. The work environment can get hot as it is an older bakery plant. Uniforms will be provided after +0 days; until then, wear a t-shirt and jeans.
About Aerotek:
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1+83, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
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, ****** orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Job Description
We seek a Maintenance Electrician to work on industrial baking equipment, including mixers, ovens, chillers, conveyors, packaging equipment, and baggers. Responsibilities include performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, tearing down, and reassembling machines as needed. The role requires experience with single and 3-phase motors, HMIs, schematics, and electrical testing equipment. You will also work on vertical baggers (Hayssen & Matrix), Tanney & Langdon cartoners, inkjet printers, and other packaging equipment. Documenting activities in the maintenance log and communicating with incoming shifts is essential.
Hard Skills
• Experience with single and 3-phase motors
• Working with HMIs, schematics, and electrical testing equipment
• Knowledge of bulk flour systems (transfer blowers, air-locks, divertor valves, sifters, etc.)
• Knowledge of industrial ovens, proofers, conveyors, and dryers
• Ability to work on low voltage and 120-480vac equipment, starters, motors, VFDs, sensors, controllers, photo-eyes, etc.
• Reading schematics and blueprints to diagnose and troubleshoot electrical issues
• Repair and calibration of hydraulic and pneumatic assemblies, metal detectors, and scales
• Testing electro-mechanical assemblies using test instruments
• Fabrication using measuring devices, cutting tools, and welders (stick & TIG)
• Installation and debugging of plant equipment
• Operating, testing, and maintaining robotic equipment
• Installing electronic parts and hardware using soldering equipment and hand tools
Soft Skills
• Effective communication with team members and incoming shifts
• Attention to detail for documentation and troubleshooting
• Ability to perform repairs and upgrades to ensure proper operation
• Support for installations and analysis of new equipment
• Reading and interpreting HMI panels to troubleshoot production line faults
Work Environment
Shifts available: 2x 1st (6:30 AM - 3:00 PM), 2x 2nd (3:00 PM - 10:30 PM), 1x 3rd (10:30 PM - 7:00 AM). Work is required 6 days a week with a rotating off day. Expect to work at least 48 hours a week, covering all four buildings on site, often walking outside between buildings. The work environment can get hot as it is an older bakery plant. Uniforms will be provided after +0 days; until then, wear a t-shirt and jeans.
About Aerotek:
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1+83, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
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, ****** orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Maintenance Technician position is now open for candidates interested in the Mechanic Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Mechanic Jobs is a plus.