Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer (3rd Shift)

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing and packaging machinery, addressing both mechanical and electrical issues to ensure reliable plant operations. You will work primarily with 480V systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and electrical controls, including PLCs, on a consistent 3rd shift schedule operating 4 10 hour shifts from Wednesday to Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on manufacturing and packaging equipment to minimize downtime and maintain continuous production.
• Work safely and confidently with 480V electrical systems while adhering to established safety procedures and standards.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems to ensure reliable and efficient equipment performance.
• Perform troubleshooting and programming of electrical controls and PLCs to resolve control system issues and improve machine reliability.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance on plant machinery to reduce unexpected equipment failures.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage to support accurate maintenance records and planning.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to identify recurring issues and recommend improvements to equipment performance.
• Support packaging equipment maintenance, including adjustments, repairs, and optimization to meet production needs.
• Respond promptly to maintenance requests during the 3rd shift and prioritize tasks to support production schedules.
• Follow all plant safety policies, lockout/tagout procedures, and best practices when working on electrical and mechanical equipment.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues on manufacturing or industrial machinery.
• Ability to work safely with 480V electrical systems in an industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience working with hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Hands-on experience working with pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Strong skills in electrical controls troubleshooting and PLC programming.
• Experience performing maintenance on packaging equipment or similar automated machinery.
• Ability to work independently on 3rd shift (7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Wednesday through Saturday).
• Solid understanding of industrial safety practices, including lockout/tagout procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the packaging industry, which is considered a significant advantage and helps distinguish top candidates.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, or plant maintenance environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to quickly identify root causes of equipment issues.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate with production and other maintenance team members.

Why Work Here?

You will join a facility that recognizes the value of skilled maintenance professionals and rewards work on off-shift hours with a 3rd shift differential. The environment supports continuous improvement and offers the opportunity to work with a variety of modern manufacturing and packaging technologies. You can develop your technical expertise while contributing directly to reliable plant operations and production success.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing plant environment with exposure to industrial machinery, packaging lines, and related equipment. The role operates on a 3rd shift schedule from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Wednesday through Saturday, and includes a shift differential for working these hours. You will frequently work around 480V electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and PLC-controlled machinery, following strict safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices. The work involves being on the production floor, moving between machines, and handling tools and diagnostic equipment in an industrial setting.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hamilton, OH.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $45.00/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 Hamilton,OH.

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.