Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role is ideal for a hands-on Maintenance Technician who enjoys working with complex mechanical systems in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will focus on maintaining and repairing multi-spindle screw machines and CNC equipment to ensure optimal performance, minimize downtime, and support continuous production.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance, inspections, and lubrication on industrial machinery, with a primary focus on multi-spindle screw machines.

• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues and troubleshoot faults to minimize equipment downtime.

• Repair, rebuild, or replace components such as spindles, gears, bearings, cams, collets, feed mechanisms, tooling attachments, and drive systems on multi-spindle equipment.

• Disassemble, inspect, repair, reassemble, align, and test machines after repairs, rebuilds, or overhauls to verify proper operation.

• Rebuild and service machine attachments such as thread rollers, die heads, and slotters as needed during maintenance activities.

• Respond quickly and safely to emergency equipment breakdowns to restore production in a timely manner.

• Maintain accurate and detailed records of repairs, parts used, and all preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

• Collaborate with production operators and supervisors to identify recurring equipment issues and recommend improvements to reliability and performance.

• Ensure full compliance with safety standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies during all maintenance tasks.

• Assist with installation, setup, and commissioning of new equipment or upgrades when required.

• Follow and support preventive and preventative maintenance schedules to reduce unplanned downtime.

• Use diagnostic equipment, schematics, and technical manuals to systematically troubleshoot and resolve equipment problems.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.

• Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience in equipment repair and maintenance in a manufacturing environment.

• Proven experience repairing and maintaining manufacturing equipment, with strong preference for experience on multi-spindle screw machines such as Acme-Gridley, Euroturn, or Davenport models.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with solid knowledge of gears, bearings, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

• Basic electrical knowledge, including the ability to perform electrical troubleshooting on industrial equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and technical manuals.

• Proficiency with hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and diagnostic equipment used in industrial maintenance.

• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks effectively, and respond well under pressure and time constraints.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in all repair and maintenance activities.

• Experience with troubleshooting and maintenance of screw machines and related equipment.

• Ability to follow preventive maintenance and preventative maintenance schedules.

• Basic understanding of HVAC and general maintenance repair practices as they relate to industrial environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical or vocational training in industrial maintenance, machining, or mechanics is preferred.

• Experience with structured preventive maintenance programs.

• Familiarity with CNC machines or automatic lathes and turning machines as a secondary skill.

• Certifications in industrial maintenance, OSHA safety, or related technical fields are a plus.

• Welding and fabrication skills, including the ability to fabricate or repair components as needed.

• Machining skills that support repair, rebuilding, and adjustment of machine components.

• Ability to interpret and work from schematics and detailed equipment documentation.

• Strong communication and teamwork skills to effectively collaborate with production and other maintenance personnel.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a stable schedule with no weekend work, as all overtime is concentrated on Fridays, supporting a healthy work-life balance. The company offers an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and vacation time that begins in the first year, along with eight paid holidays. A fair and transparent attendance point system supports a respectful and equitable work culture where reliability is recognized and valued.

Work Environment

The position is based in a screw machine shop environment that houses more than 20 screw machines and approximately 10–15 CNC machines. The facility is well lit and continues to be improved with new lighting and other upgrades. The shop is a typical industrial setting that is not pristine but is not excessively dirty, reflecting an active production environment. You will work around multi-spindle screw machines and CNC equipment, using a variety of hand tools, precision instruments, and diagnostic devices. The schedule does not require Saturday or Sunday work, and overtime is scheduled on Fridays, providing predictable work hours in a busy, production-focused setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elyria, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 Elyria,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.