Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We have multiple Maintenance Technician positions available on 2nd and 3rd shifts. Candidates must be open to both shifts as they may be required to switch after a few months due to seniority. Applicants should have a journeyman card or at least 8 years of hands-on maintenance machine repair experience in a manufacturing environment. This role requires joining the union after a 60-day probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Perform pipefitting, welding, and small fabrication tasks.

• Align belts and sheaves.

• Repair highly automated industrial manufacturing equipment.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and electrical components of manufacturing machinery.

• Repair hydraulics, pneumatics, gears, pumps, sensors, and more.

• Work on assembly, robotic equipment, and conveyor systems.

• Oversee and manage preventive maintenance schedules.

• Diagnose machines that are not running properly or producing defective parts.

• Install new machines or relocate them within the plant.

• Troubleshoot electro-mechanical system failures across production lines.

• Repair and replace faulty mechanical and electrical components.

• Service and fix hydraulic valves, pumps, pneumatic cylinders, and air compressors.

• Complete scheduled inspections, lubrication routines, and adjustments using CMMS software.

• Connect laptops to PLC processors to read ladder logic and monitor system faults.

• Perform basic welding, grinding, and machining to repair structural components.

Essential Skills

• Journeyman card or 8 years of machine repair experience in a manufacturing environment.

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited institution.

• Experience with mechanical, hydraulics, electrical, and pneumatics systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to wear a respirator mask, requiring a clean-shaven face for proper fitting.

• Completion of an apprenticeship program with certification or a Journeyman Machine Repair Card.

Why Work Here?

Employees have access to a robust savings plan with a 70% 401(k) match up to 6% contribution, fully vested savings and investment earnings, and a guaranteed 3% employer retirement income contribution. Additionally, there's a pension plan for employees hired after January 1, 1999, contributing to retirement savings.

Work Environment

The work takes place in one of 10 clean and organized plants, focusing on building parts for airplane engines. Shifts are 2nd (2:45pm-10:45pm) and 3rd (10:45pm-6:45am) with shift premiums. There is a requirement to join the union after a 60-day probation period. Dress code includes wearing a respirator mask when necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Whitehall, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $69056.00 - $69056.00/yr.

Benefits (Highmark BCBC Medical, CVS Caremark Rx, United Concordia Dental and Davis Vision)

• 60 day waiting period – benefits begin on day 61 – enrollment information will be mailed to your home address 7-14 days after you have completed probation. Howmet Aerospace Savings Plan - 401(K) PLAN 70% 401k match up to 6% Contribution (You may save between 1% up to 25%)

• Your savings and investment earnings are 100% vested.

• Money that merges into the Savings Plan is 100% vested.

• You are 100% vested in the company matching contributions made to your account. The Plan’s administration and participant’s rights under the plan shall be concurrent with the administration and participant’s rights Retirement Savings Plan. The details of the Plan are outlined in the Summary Plan Description (SPD) received after new hire orientation. SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT PENSION PLAN GUARANTEED 401(K) CONTRIBUTION FOR EMPLOYEES HIRED ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1999 In addition to your contribution to the 401K plan, employees hired on or after January 1, 1999, will accumulate retirement savings via the 401(k). Effective January 1, 2023, the Pension Plan will contribute 3% of eligible earnings each month to ERIC. (Employer Retirement Income Contribution) This contribution is made to the company’s 401(k) plan, regardless if the employee participates in the voluntary portion of the plan.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Whitehall,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 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.

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.