Maintenance Technician 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining and repairing manufacturing equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. You will perform both preventative and corrective maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues, and support continuous improvement of production processes in a demanding yet rewarding industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide range of physical activities associated with the maintenance of manufacturing operations and facility equipment.
• Repair various types of manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on motors, gearboxes, chain drives, pumps, and related mechanical components.
• Perform corrective maintenance to address equipment failures and restore proper operation.
• Fabricate simple structures by welding or bolting using prints, blueprints, and diagrams.
• Troubleshoot mechanical components such as bearings, gearboxes, pumps, chain drives, and other industrial machinery.
• Use measuring tools and devices, including tape measures, micrometers, and voltage meters, to inspect, diagnose, and verify equipment performance.

Essential Skills

• 2–3 years of industrial maintenance experience (preferred), including mechanical maintenance and maintenance repairs.
• Hands-on experience with motors, gearboxes, chain drives, pumps, and other industrial mechanical components.
• Demonstrated ability to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to repair manufacturing equipment safely and effectively in a production environment.
• Experience with welding and fabrication, including the ability to fabricate simple structures by welding or bolting using prints and diagrams.
• Strong mechanical maintenance skills, including troubleshooting of bearings, gearboxes, pumps, chain drives, and related components.
• Ability to follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, and all plant safety regulations.
• Working knowledge of measuring equipment and devices, such as tape measures, micrometers, and voltage meters.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, MSDS sheets, SOPs, JSAs, and other technical documents.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and process flow in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with industrial maintenance practices, including troubleshooting, mechanical maintenance, and preventative maintenance programs.
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, including reading electrical schematics and performing basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Exposure to hydraulics, plumbing, PLC-related systems, and installation of mechanical and electrical components.
• Ability to maintain focus and productivity in a physically demanding and warm production environment.
• Strong sense of responsibility for safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Why Work Here?

You will join a demanding and rewarding company that invests time and resources in training, giving you ample opportunity to grow and thrive in your role. The culture emphasizes leading by example and empowering employees to work independently, make confident decisions, and contribute meaningfully in line with core values. Knowledge sharing and collaboration are strongly encouraged, with a focus on finding the best solution in every situation and creating long-term possibilities. The organization values life balance and believes family is a first priority, promoting a healthy equilibrium between work and personal life across different life stages.

Work Environment

This position operates on 2nd shift, Monday to Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The role is based on a production floor environment where conditions can be hot, particularly in the summer, and there is no air conditioning on the production floor. You will work around industrial machinery and equipment, performing hands-on maintenance tasks and using tools such as measuring devices, welding equipment, and basic electrical test instruments. Safety is a core focus, with strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), Confined Space Entry, and plant safety regulations. Metatarsal or steel-toe protection is required; strap-on metatarsals are available if needed. The dress code consists of jeans and t-shirts made from 100% cotton to support safety and comfort in the industrial setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Reading, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.02 - $33.00/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 Reading,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 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.

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.

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.