Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Aerotek is hiring a Maintenance Technician for an industrial manufacturing company located in Blytheville, AR. This position pays $25-$28/hr depending on experience and is a 6 month contract to hire opportunity. Please apply for immediate consideration. If interested and qualified, please apply for immediate consideration.

Shift: 6AM-6PM rotating 6PM-6AM every two weeks. currently averaging 60-70 hours per week. will train on 1st shift for the first few months.

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will perform essential maintenance and repair work on plant equipment to ensure optimal operation. You will be responsible for disassembling, cleaning, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery and mechanical systems. Additionally, you will carry out precision repairs and modifications, operate and maintain industrial-grade machinery, and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on plant equipment to ensure optimal operation.
• Disassemble, clean, troubleshoot, and repair machinery and mechanical systems.
• Carry out precision repairs and modifications to equipment as needed.
• Operate and maintain industrial-grade machinery and tools.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures while completing assigned tasks.
• Utilize MIG, TIG, and Arc welding equipment, as well as plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene tools, and brazing equipment.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify accuracy during repairs.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics to support maintenance and repair work.
• Safely operate forklifts, power tools, and other required equipment.
• Provide and properly maintain personal hand tools for daily tasks.
• Complete additional maintenance duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience in maintaining and repairing industrial-grade equipment.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and Arc welding, as well as related welding tools and processes.
• Knowledge of safety standards and protocols within industrial environments.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions in English accurately.
• Skill in reading and interpreting electrical blueprints and technical plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Capability to safely work in confined spaces and operate power tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly, with occasional heavier lifting as required.
• Comfortable working at heights and in a variety of environmental conditions.

Work Environment

Work in an indoor/outdoor environment where you have the ability to move throughout the plant site and production buildings. Regularly required to descend/ascend stairs and perform physical tasks such as bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and crawling. You must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Blytheville, AR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Blytheville,AR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.