Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining, servicing, and conducting repairs on buildings and equipment. You will operate machine tools to fabricate and manufacture machine parts, working under the close direction of senior personnel.

• Operate fabrication machinery to produce parts used in manufacturing processes.
• Operate a manual mill and lathe.
• Read and interpret blueprints and design sketches to ensure proper dimensions and specifications for parts.
• Select appropriate cutting tools, attachments, accessories, and materials for machines.
• Examine and measure completed units and parts for defects and ensure conformity with specifications.
• Inspect machinery for repairs and perform minor repairs within expertise.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of work area.
• Comply with applicable safety standards and regulations, including lockout-tagout procedures.
• Work on various mechanical systems using correct tools and PPE, including packaging conveyor systems, chain drives, gear boxes, and more.
• Utilize handheld and diagnostic devices for troubleshooting.
• Handle pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including high-pressure compressed air distribution systems and hydraulic cylinders and pumps.
• Use troubleshooting skills with Multimeters and Clamp on Amp Meters.
• Understand NFPA 70E, Arc Flash, PPE requirements, and OSHA requirements including LOTO.
• Perform basic welding including MIG, TIG, and arc welding.
• Work at heights and operate scissor lifts, forklifts, and boom lifts.
• Assess equipment failures, determine root causes, and make effective repairs under pressure.
• Prioritize jobs and make critical decisions, showing an interest in learning new equipment and being a self-starter.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Troubleshooting in maintenance technician role.
• Hydraulics, mechanical, and pneumatics knowledge.
• Preventive maintenance expertise.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Effective communication in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions.
• Electrical and welding skills.
• Experience in using lockout-tagout procedures and blueprint reading.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some technical coursework with 1-3 years of Electronics Technology or Industrial Technology experience preferred.
• Vocational/technical school training and apprenticeship required.
• Positive and progressive PLC experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, especially Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to use technology to solve business problems.

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k plan starting the first month following your date of hire. Experience the benefits of working in a union plant, though union membership is not required. You will also benefit from a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and offers opportunities for growth and development.

The work environment regularly involves working near moving mechanical parts and may include exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and wet or humid conditions. You may be exposed to noise and varying temperatures. There is a need to respond quickly to sounds, move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces, see and respond in potentially hazardous situations, and climb ladders safely while carrying up to 40 pounds. Personal protective gear is required and must be worn correctly while working.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Salt Lake, UT.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.72/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)

This is a fully onsite position in South Salt Lake,UT.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

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.