Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Aerotek is hiring a Maintenance Technician for a manufacturing facility located in Southaven, MS. This position is a 3rd shift contract to hire opportunity paying $30-$35/hr depending on experience. If interested and qualified please apply for immediate consideration.

Job Description

This Multi-craft Maintenance Technician role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment in a manufacturing environment. You will work with both mechanical and electrical systems to ensure equipment runs safely, efficiently, and reliably, performing preventive maintenance and responding to breakdowns as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose basic mechanical issues involving components such as gears, bearings, and pumps.
• Perform mechanical repairs on production and facility equipment to restore proper operation.
• Conduct more in-depth mechanical and electrical troubleshooting based on your skill level and experience.
• Carry out preventive maintenance tasks to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Support PLC-controlled equipment by assisting with basic PLC troubleshooting as appropriate.
• Change filters and fluids on machinery and equipment according to maintenance schedules.
• Identify and correctly use hand tools, power tools, and other maintenance-related equipment.
• Work safely in a manufacturing environment, following all established procedures and guidelines.
• Lift and move equipment or parts weighing 50 pounds or more as required for maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with production staff to understand equipment issues and prioritize repair activities.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate equipment status to relevant team members.

Essential Skills

• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing mechanical repair, including work on gears, bearings, pumps, and related components.
• Ability to conduct preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills, including working with PLC-controlled equipment.
• Ability to change out filters and fluids on machinery.
• Ability to correctly identify and use maintenance tools.
• Capability to lift 50+ pounds safely and repeatedly as part of daily duties.
• Schooling in maintenance plus at least 6+ months of maintenance experience, or 2–3+ years of maintenance experience without formal schooling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with PLC control systems and PLC troubleshooting.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset and ability to diagnose issues efficiently.
• Attention to detail when performing preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Willingness to work on different shifts, including 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a production environment where maintenance is valued as a critical part of keeping operations running smoothly. The facility offers multiple shifts, providing flexibility for different schedules. You will gain hands-on experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical systems, including PLC-controlled equipment, and have the opportunity to build and grow your technical skill set in a supportive, safety-focused setting.

Work Environment

The facility operates multiple shifts, including 1st shift (7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.), 2nd shift (3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.), and 3rd shift (11:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.), with a current opening on 3rd shift. S

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of HORN LAKE, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in HORN LAKE,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.

\nCompany 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.