Job Information
Aerotek Field Service Technician in Crystal Lake, Illinois
Job Title: Service Technician
Job Description
Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues, dismantle machines, replace defective parts, and rebuild or modify equipment. This includes power transmissions, chain and belt drives, cams, bearings, motor control circuits, drives, and PLC systems. Reassemble machines and make necessary adjustments to ensure efficient operation. Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment and company vehicles, including oil changes, brake replacements, and minor repairs. Facilitate repairs with approved external sources when necessary. Perform upgrades or changes to equipment as needed. Conduct daily safety inspections on forklifts and other equipment, complying with documentation requirements. Repair or replace broken or worn parts. Suggest and implement ways to improve maintenance efficiency. Follow company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
Diagnose mechanical and electrical trouble.
Dismantle machines and replace defective parts.
Rebuild or modify equipment including power transmissions, chain and belt drives, cams, bearings, motor control circuits, drives, and PLC systems.
Reassemble machines and make necessary adjustments for efficient operation.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on production equipment.
Conduct routine maintenance on company vehicles, including oil changes, brake replacement, and minor repairs.
Facilitate repairs beyond personal skills with approved external sources.
Perform upgrades or changes to equipment as needed.
Conduct daily safety inspections on forklifts and other equipment, complying with documentation requirements.
Repair or replace broken or worn parts.
Suggest and participate in efficiency improvements for maintenance or machinery.
Follow company policies and procedures.
Essential Skills
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Preventive maintenance
Troubleshooting
Electrical troubleshooting
Schematic interpretation
Motors
Machine building
Machine installation
PLC troubleshooting
Allen Bradley PLC
Siemens PLC
Automation
Additional Skills & Qualifications
A 2-year technical degree in electricity or electronics or trade school is preferred.
Minimum 5 years of mechanical and electrical maintenance experience diagnosing and repairing large manufacturing equipment.
Comfortable troubleshooting Allen Bradley and Siemens PLCs.
Proficient in building maintenance and HVAC.
Why Work Here?
Benefits include competitive pay, health, dental, and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(K) with company match. The company also offers HSA and FSA for employees, double time paid after 50 hours worked, and wellness benefits. Employees can earn and save on hundreds of retail items through the employee recognition discount platform, save on eligible new car purchases with the Affiliate Rewards Program, and save on qualifying health and wellness products and services.
Work Environment
This position is based in a large and hot equipment manufacturing shop. The shop operates from 5:00am to 5:30pm (Monday to Friday) and from 5:00am to 11:00am on Saturdays. Standard working hours are from 6:00am to 2:30pm when in the shop. The role requires around 80% travel nationally and may require some overseas travel.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Crystal Lake, Illinois.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $100000.00/yr.
Benefits include competitive pay, health, dental and life insurance, tuition reimbursement, 401(K) with company match.
They also have a HSA and FSA for employees (Benefits are attached). Double Time paid after 50 hours worked.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Crystal Lake,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2025.
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.