Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Company: Aegis Worldwide
Location: Bedford Park
Posted on: April 3, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Maintenance Technician (1st Shift) Location: Chicago Schedule: First Shift (approximately 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.), Monday–Friday Compensation: $28–$32/hour (select candidates considered up to $35/hour) Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 months), potential for permanent placement Openings: 1 Start Date: ASAP A local windows-and-doors manufacturing organization is seeking a maintenance technician to join its team. This role was described by leadership as a very attractive opportunity for maintenance professionals seeking stability and work/life balance: - Consistent first shift schedule - Minimal overtime, typically 40–45 hours per week - Very occasional Saturdays - Equipment is ground-level, no climbing or confined work under large machinery - Less physically demanding than many industrial environments - Non-union maintenance team with hands-on, collaborative culture Ideal for a technician who wants steady hours and a balanced work environment without excessive overtime demands. Position Overview The Maintenance Technician will support all installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair activities within the manufacturing facility. This is a multicraft role, approximately 70% mechanical and 30% electrical work. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment uptime, performing preventative maintenance, and documenting maintenance activities using basic computer systems. Key Responsibilities - Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, and motors - Perform electrical troubleshooting up to 480V - Assist with basic PLC troubleshooting - Execute preventative maintenance tasks and support PM scheduling - Diagnose and repair production equipment including cutting equipment, welders, robots, coating/painting machinery, and packaging machinery - Document maintenance activities and completed work orders - Support production uptime and continuous improvement initiatives Qualifications Required: - 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience (less may be considered) - Strong mechanical troubleshooting experience - Electrical troubleshooting experience up to 480V - Basic PLC troubleshooting knowledge - Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment Nice to Have: - Experience in coating or paint environments - Preventative maintenance program experience - Experience with robotics, cutting equipment, welders, coating systems, or packaging equipment What We’re Looking For - Hands-on, self-sufficient technician comfortable in a non-union multicraft environment - Someone who values work/life balance and a steady first-shift schedule - Mechanically strong with solid electrical fundamentals - Team-oriented and dependable Benefits - 401(k) - Medical, Dental, Vision - PTO - Stable, family-owned organization with long-term growth If you are a skilled Maintenance Technician looking for a balanced first-shift opportunity with a respected Chicago manufacturer, we encourage you to apply today.

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