Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role offers an excellent industrial maintenance opportunity with significant room for growth. You will perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on high-speed and printing machinery, focusing on troubleshooting, repair, and preventive and predictive maintenance. The position requires strong electrical skills, including work with AC and DC controls, motors, drives, and PLCs, as well as the ability to read meters and interpret electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and preventive and predictive maintenance on industrial equipment, including high-speed machinery and printing machinery.
• Work with AC and DC electrical controls, motors, and drive systems to diagnose and resolve issues efficiently.
• Use PLC knowledge to check inputs and outputs and assist in diagnosing control system problems.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and diagrams to identify faults and implement repairs.
• Use meters and multimeters to test circuits, components, and systems safely and accurately.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot photoelectric and proximity sensing devices and ensure proper operation of encoders.
• Support maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems as part of overall equipment maintenance.
• Perform electrical work on 480V, 3-phase systems in accordance with safety practices and site procedures.
• Collaborate closely with other members of the maintenance team to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Document maintenance activities and follow established maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Maintain personal tools in good working condition and use appropriate safety equipment, including steel-toed boots.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines while working around paper dust, petroleum-based materials, and high-speed machinery.

Essential Skills

• Industrial maintenance experience, preferably 3+ years in industrial maintenance and electrical work.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical school education in a related field preferred.
• Hands-on experience with 480V, 3-phase electrical systems.
• Familiarity with AC and DC electrical controls and systems.
• Experience working with AC and DC motors and drive controls.
• PLC knowledge, including checking inputs and outputs for troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Proficiency in using meters and multimeters for troubleshooting and diagnostics.
• Experience with troubleshooting and performing preventive and predictive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Understanding of photoelectric and proximity sensing devices.
• Knowledge of the operation and use of encoders.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics in an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley systems or components.
• Ability to work safely around 3-phase power and high-speed machinery.

Shifts:

3x First Shift- Rotational Schedule- ONLY WORK HALF THE YEAR!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mechanicsburg, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Mechanicsburg,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.

\nCompany 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.