Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will diagnose and resolve mechanical and control issues in production machinery using diagrams, sketches, manuals, and manufacturer specifications. You will also be responsible for tearing down, rebuilding, and adjusting machinery and mechanical equipment for optimal performance. This role involves performing facility maintenance tasks, including welding, plumbing, painting, and carpentry, while maintaining facility systems such as lighting, HVAC, and structural components. Additionally, you will conduct preventive maintenance, lubrication, and documentation for production equipment, keeping detailed repair and maintenance logs and tracking downtime for each machine.

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and control issues in production machinery.
• Tear down, rebuild, and adjust machinery for optimal performance.
• Perform facility maintenance tasks including welding, plumbing, painting, and carpentry.
• Maintain facility systems such as lighting, HVAC, and structural components.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, lubrication, and documentation for production equipment.
• Keep detailed repair and maintenance logs and track downtime for each machine.
• Instruct production teams on proper preventive maintenance procedures.
• Ensure proper use, care, and organization of all tools and equipment.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot motors, drives, relays, sensors, and solenoids.
• Troubleshoot basic PLC issues including inputs/outputs, sensors, and ladder logic.

• Basic knowledge of electrical theory and OSHA safety regulations.
• Strong electrical skills, including reading ladder logic and relay logic.
• Experience with 3-phase motors, wiring, and start-stop switches.
• Skills in hydraulics, photo eyes, conveyors, sensors, and pneumatics.
• Proficiency with Allen Bradley equipment.

• Computer skills, including Excel and Outlook.

Enjoy a supportive and tight-knit team environment with three days off every week. Benefit from comprehensive health and dental insurance, a 401k plan, paid time off, and holidays.

The work environment is industrial and can be hot, as it is not climate-controlled. The shift for this role is from Wednesday to Saturday, 10 PM to 8 AM.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Athens, GA.

The pay range for this position is $32.34 - $32.34/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 Athens,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.

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.