Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician performs a wide range of mechanical and electrical duties to set up, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment in a high-volume industrial environment. This role ensures equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently by following established preventive and productive maintenance systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain production and facility equipment to support continuous and efficient operations.
• Perform mechanical maintenance on industrial equipment, including conveyors and related systems.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting, including work on three-phase power systems, to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems to ensure consistent and safe operation.
• Carry out preventive maintenance (PM) tasks according to established PM schedules and maintenance procedures.
• Inspect equipment regularly to identify potential problems and address them before they cause downtime.
• Support robotics and automated systems by assisting with troubleshooting, adjustments, and repairs as needed.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately to support maintenance planning and reliability improvements.
• Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to minimize equipment downtime and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and robotic systems.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of industrial plant maintenance experience in any industry.
• Hands-on experience as a maintenance technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical maintenance skills, including repair and setup of industrial equipment and conveyors.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and executing PM schedules.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems.
• Industrial electrical troubleshooting skills, including work with three-phase power.
• Experience performing maintenance repair on production and facility equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and automation-related issues in a timely manner.
• Commitment to working safely and following established maintenance and safety processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in just-in-time (JIT) assembly environments.
• Experience in seating manufacturing or similar assembly operations.
• Experience in the automotive industry or automotive manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience working with robotics in a production setting.
• Familiarity with industrial automation and integrated mechanical/electrical systems.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing, award-winning operation that offers excellent benefits and clear opportunities for career advancement. The facility continues to invest in expansion and new programs, creating a dynamic environment where your skills are valued and your development is supported. You will work alongside a knowledgeable team that takes pride in its expertise and success, with room to grow as the organization adds new capacity and capabilities.

Work Environment

This role is based in a modern industrial plant focused on assembling seats and related components. The facility has been in operation for many years and has recently expanded, adding additional square footage and new production programs. You will work around automated equipment, conveyors, robotics, and a mix of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems in a fast-paced production environment. The plant emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, with structured maintenance processes and a strong focus on continuous improvement.e

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Detroit, MI.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $33.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.