Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician maintains and repairs thermoforming equipment in a manufacturing environment, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all production machinery and supporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair thermoforming equipment used in a manufacturing setting to minimize downtime and maintain consistent production quality.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical components such as hydraulics, pneumatics, gear boxes, motors, pumps, and conveyors.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on production equipment and related systems to identify and resolve issues promptly.
• Use programmable logic controller (PLC) systems to make edits and adjustments as needed to support equipment operation, without developing new programs.
• Conduct preventive maintenance tasks on machinery and equipment to reduce unplanned breakdowns and extend asset life.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and adjustments to ensure accurate records and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to prioritize work orders and support smooth manufacturing operations.
• Follow safety procedures and best practices while working on mechanical and electrical equipment to maintain a safe work environment.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing thermoforming equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics, including inspection, maintenance, and repair.
• Strong mechanical skills with gear boxes, motors, pumps, conveyors, and related components.
• PLC experience with the ability to make edits and adjustments to existing programs; no programming from scratch required.
• Electrical troubleshooting skills related to production equipment and industrial systems.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work efficiently under time-sensitive conditions.
• Commitment to safety practices and adherence to established procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with thermoforming processes and related machinery.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team environment and communicate effectively with colleagues.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple tasks, work orders, and priorities.
• Willingness to perform both preventive and reactive maintenance tasks as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a close-knit manufacturing team where your technical expertise directly supports reliable production and continuous improvement. The environment offers the stability of an established operation with the agility of a smaller workforce, allowing you to see the impact of your work every day. You can expect a professional setting that values safety, quality, and collaboration, along with opportunities to broaden your skills across a variety of equipment and systems.

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility with approximately 50 employees, providing a comfortable and stable work setting throughout the year. You will work around thermoforming equipment and related mechanical and electrical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, gear boxes, motors, pumps, and conveyors. The environment emphasizes safety and organized workflows, with close collaboration among production and maintenance teams. Standard industrial attire and appropriate personal protective equipment are used while working on or around machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sarasota, FL.

The pay range for this position is $68000.00 - $77000.00/yr.

Full benefits - medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO and sick time

This is a fully onsite position in Sarasota,FL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 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.