Maintenance Technician 3rd Shift

Job Title: 3rd Shift Maintenance Technician

Position In Belen, NM

Job Description

This 3rd shift Maintenance Technician role focuses on monitoring and maintaining production machinery in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, perform preventive maintenance, and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. The position requires strong hands-on skills, attention to detail, and the ability to read and interpret technical documentation while working overnight hours.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production machine operation during 3rd shift to identify malfunctions, abnormalities, or performance issues.
• Adjust machines to proper, documented specifications to maintain product quality and equipment reliability.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to the scheduled maintenance plan to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Maintain the workshop in a clean, orderly manner in accordance with 5S principles, ensuring tools and work areas are organized and safe.
• Keep tools and shop equipment clean, calibrated where applicable, and in good working order.
• Utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times for both general tasks and specialized job functions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams to understand system functions and troubleshoot issues.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems on production equipment.
• Perform industrial maintenance and machine repair, including mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and component replacement.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled equipment, using PLC troubleshooting techniques as needed.
• Prepare accurate reports and complete work orders, documenting work performed, parts used, and findings.
• Record and report hours worked per job completed in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Use typical office software tools for communication, preparing work instructions, documenting maintenance activities, and accessing technical information.
• Follow all safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices while working on equipment.
• Support production workers by responding promptly to equipment issues and helping minimize production interruptions.
• Perform basic math calculations related to measurements, tolerances, and maintenance tasks.
• Lift, move, and handle components and tools weighing up to 30–50 lbs as required by the job.
• Stand for up to 8 hours per shift while performing maintenance and production support activities.
• Suit up in required production-area attire and PPE when entering and working in production areas.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced, repetitive environment while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in maintenance repair and industrial maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical skills, including mechanical troubleshooting and machine repair.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience in an industrial setting.
• Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• PLC troubleshooting skills for diagnosing issues on automated equipment.
• Basic computer skills, including use of typical office software for communication and documentation.
• Ability to perform basic math accurately for measurements and calculations.
• High school diploma.
• Two years of applicable trade school or college, five years of work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to stand for an 8-hour shift in a fast-paced, repetitive work environment.
• Ability to lift 30–50 lbs safely as part of daily tasks.
• Comfort working overnight on a 3rd shift schedule.
• Consistent use of appropriate PPE, including the ability to suit up for production areas.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with 5S principles and their application in a maintenance workshop.
• Experience supporting production workers and operations in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with hands-on troubleshooting and repair of both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Steel-toe or composite safety shoes, worn during shift and for interviews.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation when completing work orders and reports.
• Ability to follow established preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with production and maintenance teams.

Why Work Here?

You will join a workplace that values a family-like atmosphere, professional growth, and long-term stability. The organization offers health and dental insurance, paid time off, and a wellness program to support your well-being. You can benefit from tuition reimbursement to advance your education, a 401(k) plan to help you plan for the future, and bonus potential once you move into a direct role. Opportunities for promotions provide a clear path for career development within a supportive team environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility on a 3rd shift schedule, working Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The environment is fast paced and involves repetitive tasks, close collaboration with production workers, and frequent interaction with production machinery. You will stand for most of the shift and handle components and tools weighing up to 30–50 lbs. The facility follows 5S principles, emphasizing cleanliness and organization in the workshop and production areas. You must wear appropriate PPE at all times, including steel-toe or composite safety shoes, and you will need to suit up in required production-area attire when entering production zones. The role involves hands-on work with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and you will use both industrial tools and standard office software to perform your duties and document work.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belen, NM.

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $28.00/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 Belen,NM.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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.

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.

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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.