Maintenance Assistant

Currently hiring for a Maintenance Assistant in the Rockdale, IL area. Hiring immediately.

Shift: 1st shift Monday - Friday.

Must be open to overtime.

Job DescriptionRepair basic industrial pumps used for blending and transferring hazardous chemicals.Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on mobile equipment.Operate Bobcat, dump truck, plow, and welding equipment as needed.Handle general facility maintenance tasks including plumbing, carpentry, sweeping floors, and cutting grass.Act as the first response to spills within the facility.Conduct additional maintenance-related tasks such as cutting and threading pipes and replacing forklift batteries.Preventive maintenanceMechanical aptitudePump and piping experienceIndustrial maintenanceElectrical knowledgeMechanical skillsExperience with rotating equipmentAdditional Skills & QualificationsPipefittingCapability to operate mobile equipment and use maintenance tools safelyComfort with climbing laddersHeavy industrial maintenance experienceExperience with hydraulicsWelding experienceChemical or pump repair experienceFamiliarity with lockout/tagout procedures

Work Environment

The work environment is a full-service chemical storage, handling, and distribution logistics setting, specializing in hazardous chemicals. As one of the largest hydrogen peroxide providers in the U.S., the company operates in a heavy-duty, industrial setting where candidates must be comfortable working near hazardous chemicals. With around 100 employees, the company is non-union, and candidates should be prepared to work both indoors and outdoors, as 50% of the workday could be spent outside.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.50 - $21.50/hr.

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 Joliet,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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