Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

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Job Description

The Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs industrial equipment, machinery, and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation. This role performs mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and basic building maintenance tasks, troubleshoots issues on production equipment and conveyors, and follows strict safety and housekeeping standards while using a variety of tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and organized work area at all times by consistently following good housekeeping practices.
• Use and care for basic shop tools such as grinders, saws, drills, bearing presses, and similar equipment, including returning and properly storing all tools after use.
• Operate acetylene torches safely and correctly for cutting and heating applications.
• Perform basic plumbing tasks, including soldering pipes, cutting and gluing PVC, and completing minor plumbing repairs as needed.
• Replace basic component parts on equipment, including valves, bearings, filters, V-belts, and similar mechanical components.
• Carry out basic building maintenance activities such as painting, cleaning, and minor building repairs.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair wire belt and plastic conveyor systems to ensure proper operation.
• Work with chain and sprocket, belt and pulley, and both flexible and rigid coupling type drives, including breaking and splicing various types of chain.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on industrial equipment, including motors, gearboxes, and conveyors.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Use low-voltage electrical troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and repair issues involving photo eyes, sensors, and related control components.
• Document maintenance and repair activities as required and communicate equipment status to relevant team members.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while performing maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting tasks.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of industrial maintenance experience OR a trade school certificate in industrial maintenance or a closely related field.
• Hands-on experience repairing and troubleshooting motors and gearboxes.
• Experience working with conveyor systems, including inspection, repair, and adjustment.
• Ability to perform mechanical troubleshooting and repair on industrial equipment.
• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting, particularly low-voltage systems involving photo eyes and sensors.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices for industrial machinery and equipment.
• Proficiency in using basic shop tools such as grinders, saws, drills, and bearing presses.
• Ability to safely operate an acetylene torch for cutting and heating tasks.
• Basic plumbing skills, including soldering pipes and cutting/gluing PVC.
• Ability to replace mechanical components such as valves, bearings, filters, and V-belts.
• Working knowledge of chain and sprocket drives, belt and pulley systems, and flexible and rigid couplings, including breaking and splicing various types of chain.
• Capability to perform basic building maintenance, including painting, cleaning, and minor structural repairs.
• Ownership of a personal set of tools suitable for maintenance technician work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Trade school certificate in industrial maintenance or a related technical discipline is highly beneficial.
• Experience with industrial hydraulics and pneumatics systems.
• Background in industrial service and maintenance repair environments.
• Familiarity with conveyor repair and maintenance, including wire belt and plastic conveyor systems.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset for both mechanical and electrical issues.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively with other technicians and operations staff.
• Attention to detail in following safety procedures and documenting maintenance activities.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers stable shift schedules on second and third shifts, supporting a predictable routine and work-life balance. You gain hands-on experience with a wide range of industrial systems and technologies, allowing you to grow your technical skill set over time. The environment values safety, organization, and craftsmanship, giving you the chance to take pride in maintaining well-run equipment and facilities.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial facility with a focus on equipment reliability and continuous operation. Maintenance Technicians work primarily on second shift (3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., every other Saturday) or third shift (11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., every other Friday night), providing support during off-peak hours when many maintenance tasks can be completed. The work involves regular use of mechanical and electrical tools, including grinders, saws, drills, bearing presses, acetylene torches, and hand tools for plumbing and building maintenance. Technicians work around conveyors, motors, gearboxes, photo eyes, sensors, and other industrial components in a production environment. Personal tools are required, and attire should be appropriate for an industrial setting where safety, cleanliness, and practicality are important.

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

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $35.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfield, OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Fairfield,OH.

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.