Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Pay up to 34 per hour

Job Description

Responsible for ensuring the reliability, performance, and safety of production equipment and facility systems. This role supports both day-to-day maintenance operations and long-term improvement initiatives through troubleshooting, preventive and predictive maintenance planning, and supporting capital equipment projects. The Maintenance Engineer plays a key role in maximizing equipment uptime, improving manufacturing processes, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the reliability, performance, and safety of production equipment and facility systems.
• Support day-to-day maintenance operations.
• Engage in long-term improvement initiatives through troubleshooting.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance planning.
• Support capital equipment projects.
• Maximize equipment uptime.
• Improve manufacturing processes.
• Maintain compliance with safety and quality standards.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems, electrical systems, PLCs, and automation.
• 2-5 years of maintenance engineering or industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with CMMS systems (e.g., MP2, Maintenance Connection).
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting, maintenance repair, and preventive maintenance.
• Familiarity with mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, schematic, and blueprint analysis.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy amazing benefits including a 401K match and a pension plan. Take advantage of a 50% discount on all drinks and snacks in the canteen area.

Work Environment

The work environment is fairly clean, except in the mixing rooms where the fumes are strong. Shifts are 1st (7a-7.30p) and 2nd (7p-7.30a), following a 2-2-3 schedule.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00/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 Columbus,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 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.

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.

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.