Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Join our team as an Industrial Maintenance Technician responsible for the installation and maintenance of proprietary equipment, including various molding machines and packaging systems. This role involves ensuring the optimal performance of machines through routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, while also providing training and assistance to team members.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and maintenance of proprietary equipment, such as Extrusion Blow Molding machines, Stretch Blow Molding machines, Injection Molding machines, packaging systems, and automated palletizers.

• Conduct routine preventive maintenance to ensure machines operate at peak efficiency.

• Troubleshoot and repair molding machines independently to minimize downtime.

• Provide mechanical and electrical layout and modifications as needed.

• Offer training and assistance to colleagues to enhance team performance.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience OR an Associate's degree in Industrial Maintenance.

• 1+ year of troubleshooting experience.

• Proficiency in at least one of the following areas: Mechanical, Electrical, Hydraulics, Pneumatics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance technician roles with skills in troubleshooting, maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial maintenance.

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive Health and Wellness Care Program, Child Care Benefits, and a Dependent Care Cost Savings Program. Employees enjoy recognition programs and promotional opportunities, along with a robust 401K Retirement Plan and excellent matching plan. Medical, dental, and vision plans are available, along with education assistance programs and tuition reimbursement. Benefit from short-term, long-term, and life insurance, paid vacation, and paid holidays.

Work Environment

Work in a highly regulated, temperature-controlled, and clean environment where safety is paramount. Employees are required to wear hair nets, steel-toed boots, and ear plugs at all times. This non-union environment emphasizes flexibility and teamwork, with a rotating 3rd shift schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Initial training occurs during day shifts (Monday-Friday) for up to 6 months before transitioning to night shifts. Dress code includes steel toe boots, hair net/beard net, jeans, and a t-shirt.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Iowa City, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Iowa City,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.