Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician maintains clean, safe, and fully operational facilities by performing repairs, improvements, and preventive maintenance on fixtures, equipment, and production assets. This on-site role supports primary production lines to ensure that safety, quality, reliability, cost, capability, and capacity requirements are consistently met or exceeded.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) work orders and complete them accurately and on time.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair physical assets, equipment, and facility infrastructure to ensure reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on production equipment and systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to evaluate maintenance needs and plan repair or installation projects.
• Record maintenance activities, parts usage, supplies, and components needed to support ongoing equipment reliability.
• Train on and maintain robotic programming and perform preventive maintenance on robots used on assembly lines.
• Assist with the installation of new equipment on production lines, including mechanical and electrical connections.
• Support set up and adjustment of robotic welding systems to ensure proper operation and weld quality.
• Apply knowledge of heat treatment procedures, machine shop operations, welding, paint processes, and tool and die practices to support maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance team members to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Follow all safety procedures and use required protective equipment while performing maintenance activities.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of electrical relays and switches.
• Experience working with hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and complete PM work orders accurately and on schedule.
• Experience inspecting, maintaining, and repairing production equipment and facility infrastructure.
• Ability to document maintenance activities, parts usage, and required components.
• Capability to train on and maintain robotic programming and perform robotic preventive maintenance.
• Ability to assist with new equipment installations and robotic welding system setups.
• Knowledge of heat treatment procedures, machine shop operations and processes, welding, paint processes, and tool and die practices.
• Commitment to working safely and using appropriate protective equipment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a manufacturing operation that offers the stability of established production lines along with opportunities to grow your skills in advanced maintenance and robotics. The role provides 2nd and 3rd shift options and the opportunity to develop into a leadership capacity within the maintenance team. You will work in an environment that values safety, technical expertise, and continuous improvement, giving you the chance to expand your experience across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and robotic systems.

Work Environment

This role is based on-site in a factory environment that may involve exposure to dirt, grit, noise, and dust. Protective clothing and safety equipment are required while working in the facility. The work areas are typically lit with fluorescent or LED lighting. You must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse and on the loading dock. The position operates on 2nd and 3rd shifts, supporting production lines and maintenance activities during non-daytime hours.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $34.00/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 Rock Island,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 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.

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.