Repair Technician Job Opening

Job Description

As a Repair Technician, you will perform assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of FAA-approved temperature-controlled containers. You will manage the warehouse and oversee material movement. Your duties will include patching holes, deriveting and riveting cargo containers, and ensuring containers are clean and free from defects that could affect operation or performance. You will also respond to technical assistance requests, provide training and demonstrations on CSafe FAA approved Active Systems, and document all work performed using CATS and CSafe WO systems. Additionally, you will monitor the stock of spare parts, facilitate the pick-up and drop-off of RKNs from/to customers, and maintain the repair facility in a clean, safe, and operational condition.

Responsibilities

• Perform assembly, testing, troubleshooting, and repair of FAA-approved temperature-controlled containers.
• Manage warehouse operations and oversee material movement.
• Patch holes and perform deriveting and riveting on cargo containers.
• Ensure containers are clean and free from operational defects.
• Respond to technical assistance requests from customers.
• Provide training and demonstrations of CSafe FAA approved Active Systems.
• Document all work performed using CATS and CSafe WO systems.
• Monitor stock levels of spare parts.
• Pick up and drop off RKNs from/to customers.
• Maintain the repair facility in a clean and safe condition.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical aptitude and experience with hand and power tools.
• Experience in assembly or repair.
• Structural repair and sheet metal skills.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems.
• Experience in HVAC or construction is advantageous.
• Connection to aviation and Part 145 experience is a plus.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience.
• Prior military experience is beneficial.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical experience beyond assembly line work.
• Basic electrical knowledge.
• Experience in HVAC or construction.
• Connection to aviation industry.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts. Benefit from company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability coverage. Take advantage of generous paid time off, 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, and access to an Employee Assistance Program. Enjoy remote work opportunities, educational reimbursement, and gym membership reimbursement.

Work Environment

This is a repair facility located at ORD. The warehouse is very clean, although not temperature controlled. The position operates during the first shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk Grove Village, IL.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Elk Grove Village,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 15, 2025.

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.