Maintenance Technician

Immediately hiring a Maintenance Technician in Paulsboro, NJ

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliable operation of production machinery through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and manufacturing experience. Exp with PLCS is preferred within Industrial settings

Our team values safety, precision, and growth, providing opportunities for professional development in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

What We Offer:

• Pay: $35.00–$40.00/hr (based on experience)
• Weekly pay and overtime opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, tuition reimbursement, and more)
• Contract-to-hire with long-term potential

Shift Details:

• 2nd Shift: 12:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Mon-Fri)
• Must be comfortable with occasional overtime

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician will perform basic diagnostic tests on electromechanical parts such as drives, motors, and PLCs. The role involves troubleshooting damaged machinery and equipment, determining necessary repairs, and safely repairing or replacing broken or malfunctioning parts. The technician will disassemble, reassemble, adjust, recalibrate, clean, or lubricate as required. Tests will be conducted to ensure satisfactory repairs are completed, and performance will be monitored and calibrated to meet specifications. The technician will manage installations, oversee projects, and supervise crews as necessary, while creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures and keeping detailed records.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic diagnostic tests on electromechanical parts.
• Troubleshoot damaged machinery and determine needed repairs.
• Safely repair or replace broken or malfunctioning parts.
• Disassemble and reassemble machinery as needed.
• Adjust, recalibrate, clean, or lubricate machinery.
• Conduct tests to ensure satisfactory repairs.
• Monitor performance and calibrate equipment.
• Manage installation projects and supervise crews.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures.

Skills

• Mechanical maintenance and preventative maintenance.
• 3 to 7 years of experience in maintenance within industrial, manufacturing, or production environments.
• Testing and repairing electromechanical parts such as drives, motors, and PLCs.
• Electronic, electrical, and mechanical machine maintenance.
• Electronic troubleshooting around controls, PLC (ladder logic), computer programs, solenoids, etc.
• Electrical troubleshooting and repairs in control panels, drives, motors, use of voltmeters, running wire, Star/Delta, relays, fuses, breakers, thermocouples, etc.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repairs including changing bearings, motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, blowers, fans, pumps, and machine parts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read and work from prints and drawings.
• CNC experience including maintenance, setup, troubleshooting, and programming is a plus.
• Basic maintenance skills such as changing lights, moving outlets, and unclogging toilets.

Why Work Here?

Worker well-being is a priority for our organization. The warehouse is climate controlled with air conditioning in the summer and heating in the winter. We offer competitive wages, paid time off, company holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Work Environment

The work environment is within a manufacturing setting that is temperature controlled. The technician will work on machines, perform preventative maintenance, and make repairs, as well as handle general building maintenance.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Paulsboro, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 Paulsboro,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 20, 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.