Industrial Mechanic

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production and packaging equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role helps keep equipment running safely and efficiently through preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment improvements. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and experience working with industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Diagnose equipment issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support equipment changeovers, setups, and adjustments.
• Work with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Read basic schematics and maintenance documentation.
• Follow all safety, quality, and GMP requirements.
• Partner with production teams to maintain efficient operations.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience, or relevant technical training.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with production, filling, assembly, or packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, power transmission, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and resolve equipment issues.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in an active manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with welding, motors, conveyors, pumps, or automated equipment.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Technical or trade school education.
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing environments.
• PLC troubleshooting experience is a plus.

Why Work Here?

• Competitive pay with shift differentials.
• Stable, growing manufacturing environment.
• Opportunities for training and career advancement.
• Clean, safety-focused facility with modern equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Oxford, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $68848.00 - $78520.00/yr. 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.

Benefits benefits benefits

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Oxford, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.

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.