Maintenance Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the work of maintenance mechanics, including scheduling preventive maintenance activities and managing overlapping schedules to support continuous production.
• Handle setup, adjustment, and maintenance of medical device manufacturing equipment, with a primary focus on sealing machines and other production equipment.
• Perform weekly and monthly preventive maintenance on manufacturing equipment, facilities, and measurement instruments, ensuring all work is documented accurately to meet cGMP and audit requirements.
• Troubleshoot and repair machinery and equipment, including sophisticated automation systems, to minimize downtime and maintain consistent production output.
• Work with AC/DC motors, pneumatics, photo eye sensors, robotics, gears, and related mechanical, electrical, and automation components to ensure optimal performance.
• Establish, execute, and continuously improve a preventive maintenance program, including documentation for the installed base of manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Create, complete, and log work orders in preventive maintenance software, maintaining accurate records of all maintenance activities and repairs.
• Diagnose and resolve process and equipment issues, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automation-related problems.
• Provide on-call support to quickly address unplanned manufacturing downtime and restore equipment to safe and reliable operation.
• Manage spare parts inventory, including tracking usage, ordering replacements, and ensuring critical components are available when needed.
• Oversee facility maintenance and repair activities to ensure a safe, reliable, and compliant work environment.
• Read and interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings to plan and execute maintenance and repair tasks.
• Apply knowledge of PLC operation and ladder logic to support troubleshooting and control system diagnostics.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure equipment performance aligns with operational and regulatory requirements.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of experience in an equipment maintenance role, preferably in a cGMP manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience as a maintenance mechanic or maintenance technician working with production equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and pneumatic schematics.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and blueprints.
• Hands-on experience with AC and DC motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, gears, and related components.
• Experience with photo eye sensors, robotics, and automation equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment failures and restore equipment to safe, reliable operation.
• Understanding of PLC operation and ladder logic programming for diagnostic and troubleshooting purposes.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and PLC control systems.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting, including three-phase power systems.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance repair activities.
• Strong documentation skills to support cGMP and audit requirements.
• Ability to use and update preventive maintenance software and work order systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of OWINGS MILLS, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $46.00/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 OWINGS MILLS,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 11, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.