Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

• This role focuses on electrical and mechanical troubleshooting for production equipment

• The Maintenance Technician supports operations by diagnosing issues at their source, performing preventive maintenance, and partnering with controls engineers to keep lines running safely and efficiently

Job Responsibilities

• Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting on production equipment using a voltmeter, including low-voltage circuits (110V / 24V), sensors, proximity switches, and 3-phase motors

• Access and work inside electrical panels to troubleshoot and diagnose issues with 240V and 480V 3-phase motor systems

• Wire motors independently from day one, ensuring correct connections and safe operation

• Conduct mechanical troubleshooting on conveyors, including motors, valves, hoses, hydraulics, and pneumatic valves

• Diagnose equipment problems thoroughly to identify root causes instead of simply replacing components, helping to reduce repair costs and downtime

• Use PLC interfaces and a laptop to assist in identifying faulty sensors and components on systems running Siemens and Rockwell platforms, as needed

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and mechanical diagrams to guide repair and maintenance work

• Perform machine repair and machine maintenance tasks across a variety of industrial equipment, including conveyors, fillers, mixers, and related systems

• Apply mechanical troubleshooting techniques to gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and other industrial components

Essential Skills

• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to use a voltmeter for low-voltage troubleshooting (110V / 24V) and identify issues with sensors and proximity switches

• Experience troubleshooting and working with 3-phase motors, including going into panels for 240V and troubleshooting 480V 3-phase motor systems

• Mechanical troubleshooting experience with conveyors, including motors, valves, and hoses, as well as hydraulics and pneumatic valves

• Ability to wire a motor independently on the first day of work

• Proficiency in preventive maintenance on industrial machines, ensuring equipment reliability and uptime

• Solid understanding and practical application of lockout/tagout safety procedures

• Capability to use basic mechanic tools, including a metric tool set, for maintenance and repair tasks

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ferndale, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/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 Ferndale,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.