Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician



Job Description

The Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components of production equipment and machinery. This role installs and repairs electrical components on industrial equipment, performs all preventive maintenance functions, and ensures the proper upkeep of buildings and grounds. The technician reads and interprets equipment schematics to troubleshoot issues efficiently and supports continuous, reliable operation of high-speed production lines.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic components on production equipment and machinery.
• Install, repair, and modify electrical components and wiring on industrial equipment and machines.
• Read and interpret electrical and equipment schematics to diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on machinery, production lines, and facility systems to minimize downtime.
• Maintain buildings and grounds to ensure a safe, clean, and functional work environment.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and automated equipment to identify root causes of faults and restore proper operation.
• Work on roasters, conveyors, sensors, palletizers/depalletizers, actuators, pneumatics, and PLCs as part of ongoing maintenance and repair activities.
• Support the operation of high-speed packaging equipment and conveyor systems by resolving mechanical and electrical problems promptly.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, perform corrective repairs, and document work performed.
• Collaborate with production personnel to understand equipment performance issues and prioritize maintenance tasks.
• Follow safety procedures when working near moving mechanical parts, at heights, and around electrical systems.
• Adapt to different shift structures and work mandatory or voluntary overtime as needed to meet production requirements.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience troubleshooting machines in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to read, understand, and apply electrical and equipment schematics for troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting PLCs and automated equipment.
• Strong electrical maintenance and repair skills in an industrial setting.
• Experience working with conveyors and high-speed packaging equipment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and components used in production machinery.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems, actuators, and related components.
• Ability to work safely around moving mechanical parts and electrical systems.
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical issues efficiently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with roasters, sensors, palletizers/depalletizers, and actuators.
• Familiarity with vibration, fumes, and airborne particles common in industrial environments.
• Comfort working in varying temperatures and both indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Ability to handle physically demanding tasks, including working in high or precarious places.
• Willingness to work overtime and adjust to different shift structures to support production needs.

Why Work Here?

You join a production-focused environment where your technical expertise directly supports reliable operations and continuous improvement. The role offers exposure to a wide range of industrial equipment and technologies, providing ongoing opportunities to develop and expand your maintenance skill set. You work in a team-oriented setting where adaptability, safety, and problem-solving are valued, and where contributing to efficient production is recognized and appreciated.

Work Environment

This role is based in a factory setting where you frequently work near moving mechanical parts and around energized electrical systems, with regular exposure to the risk of electrical shock. You may occasionally work in high or precarious places, as well as in both inside and outside weather conditions. The environment can include wet or humid areas, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration from operating machinery. Factory temperatures vary seasonally, ranging from about 70 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter to approximately 110 degrees Fahrenheit in the summer, and work can involve contact with grease and oil. You work directly on roasters, conveyors, sensors, palletizers/depalletizers, actuators, pneumatics, and PLCs. Employees may be expected to work mandatory or voluntary overtime and adapt to different shift structures as required to meet production demands.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Waukesha, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $87360.00/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.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.