Aerotek is currently recruiting for an Aviation Cargo Container Repair Technician in Chicago, IL near OHare International Airport.Pay Rate: $24-$26 per hour
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 material movement, patch holes on cargo containers, and handle the deriveting and riveting of cargo containers. Your role will include ensuring containers are delivered clean and free from defects, responding to technical assistance requests from customers, providing training and demonstrations of Active Systems, documenting all work performed, and monitoring stock of spare parts. Additionally, you will be responsible for picking up and dropping off RKNs from and to customers while maintaining the repair facility in a clean, safe, and operational condition.
Qualifications
- At least 2+ years of relevant experience.
- Avionics and Electrical testing and repair experience highly desired
- Mechanical experience beyond assembly line work.
- Basic electrical knowledge.
- Mechanical aptitude and proficiency with hand and power tools.
Why Work Here?We offer an attractive benefits package once a direct employee that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, health savings account, and flexible spending accounts. Enjoy company-paid and voluntary employee life insurance, AD&D coverage, short- and long-term disability benefits, generous paid time off, 10 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays, and an employee assistance program.
Work Environment
The repair facility is located at ORD and is dedicated to providing cold chain shipping solutions. You will work on the second shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM in a warehouse that is clean and not temperature-controlled, though it maintains a comfortable environment.
Pay and BenefitsThe 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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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.
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