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Plant Operator - Entry-Level / Will Train

Aerotek • Channahon, IL • 3h ago

Pay: $30 to $35/ hr (DOE) + OT (if applicable)

Location: Channahon, IL (outdoor facility work)

Why this job

Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) facility - help start it up and keep it running

Entry-level friendly

First shift to start + on call work

Hands-on mechanical work + computer (you must be computer-comfortable)

What you'll do

Start up and help operate a new RNG facility

Do daily inspections, general maintenance, and basic repairs

Work on compressors, pumps, piping, and gas meters

Troubleshoot issues (find the problem, fix it, document it)

Perform oil changes and fix oil leaks on pipes

Calibrate / maintain field equipment; coordinate vendor repairs if needed

Help oversee subcontractors on-site

Send daily updates: field conditions, test results, and daily logs

What you need (must-haves)

1+ year in mechanical maintenance / plant ops / industrial work

Comfortable with hand tools , troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance

Experience (or exposure) to compressors, pumps, piping , hydraulics

Computer smarts: basic data entry, logging, reading SOPs, following checklists

Able to work outdoors and handle physical work (walking inspections, lifting tools, driving between areas)

Nice to have (not required)

Associate's degree or military mechanical experience

Background in chemical, oil & gas, power plant, liquid processing, or similar environments

Schedule / Work conditions

Outdoor work in heat/cold and changing weather

PPE/clothing: steel toe boots, jeans (no holes), long sleeves

Once operational: 40 hours/week with rotating coverage

On-call in a 24/7 operation will rotate

Benefits / Perks (add what applies)

Weekly pay

Overtime opportunities

Training provided + growth into lead tech / senior maintenance roles

(Add: medical/dental/vision, 401k, PTO, per diem, mileage, etc.)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Channahon, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $40.00/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 Channahon,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.

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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