Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician (2nd Shift) $30+/hr

Job Description

This role supports plant operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing all facilities and manufacturing equipment. The maintenance technician identifies, diagnoses, and resolves mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues to keep production equipment running safely and efficiently. The position also performs scheduled preventive maintenance and accurately documents all work in an electronic system.

Responsibilities

• Support daily plant operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing facilities and manufacturing equipment.
• Identify, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and simple electrical problems on plant facilities and production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to defined intervals and schedules in a timely and thorough manner.
• Document maintenance concerns, repairs, and resolutions in an electronic database with clear and accurate records.
• Develop and update action plans to address recurring issues and provide status reports as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to support effective troubleshooting and repair.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently by inspecting components such as valves, pipe fittings, bearings, motors, and gearboxes.
• Collaborate with operations and other maintenance team members to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintenance best practices while working on industrial equipment.

Essential Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment, or an associate’s degree in a technical discipline as a substitute for work experience.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical maintenance in an industrial setting.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and simple electrical problems.
• Functional knowledge of mechanical components such as valves, pipe fittings, bearings, motors, and gearboxes.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial and production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation.
• Proficiency in documenting maintenance activities and resolutions in an electronic database.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose equipment issues efficiently.
• Commitment to working safely around industrial machinery and equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline, which may substitute for 1–3 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience with industrial maintenance in a manufacturing or healthcare-related facility.
• Exposure to hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical maintenance in a production environment.
• Familiarity with structured preventive maintenance programs and maintenance planning.
• Ability to communicate clearly with operations and maintenance teams regarding equipment status and needs.

Why Work Here?

Employees receive direct-hire status with benefits starting on their first day, providing immediate security and support. The organization offers structured 30-, 60-, 90-day, and 1-year performance evaluations, giving clear feedback, recognition, and growth opportunities. A boot stipend helps cover required work footwear, reflecting a practical investment in employee safety and comfort. The company fosters a strong, positive culture that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and long-term career development.

Work Environment

This is a 2nd shift position with a typical schedule of Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with some flexibility on hours as needed. The facility is climate controlled and operates in a healthcare-related environment, which means it is very clean and well-maintained. The role involves working around industrial and production equipment, using tools and technologies related to mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems. The work environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and adherence to established procedures while supporting efficient and reliable plant operations.

This is a Permanent position based out of Shelbyville, KY.

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $70720.00/yr.

Competitive benefits, plant office of year.

This is a fully onsite position in Shelbyville,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

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.

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.