Machine Skilled Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Machine Skilled Technician

Job Description

The Machine Skilled Technician plays a key role in the manufacturing process by operating, setting up, and maintaining high-speed production equipment. This position focuses on ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient machine performance through mechanical troubleshooting, preventive and reactive maintenance, and quality-focused operation. You will use your mechanical aptitude and technical skills to keep production lines running smoothly while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate various types of manufacturing equipment, including high-speed presses, assembly machines, metal stamping equipment, injection molding machines, and packaging equipment.
• Ensure reliable operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by performing preventive maintenance on motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines.
• Observe mechanical devices in operation, listen for unusual sounds, and use precision measuring and testing instruments to identify and locate sources of mechanical problems.
• Inspect used parts and components with rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments to determine dimensional changes and wear.
• Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using appropriate hand and power tools to restore proper operation.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting on production equipment, identifying root causes and implementing effective repairs.
• Conduct machine setup and changeovers, including configuring servo motors, drives, and related components for high-speed manufacturing operations.
• Perform both preventive and reactive maintenance activities, including lubricating equipment, replacing like parts, and performing general machine upkeep.
• Maintain and support high-speed conveyor systems, pumps, and other fast-moving equipment handling small parts.
• Work with multiple operations and areas, including coating operations with several production zones, ensuring equipment readiness and uptime.
• Use SAP or similar systems to support maintenance, production tracking, or equipment-related documentation as required.
• Monitor and operate HMI (Human-Machine Interface) systems to control and adjust machine settings during production.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by following safety procedures, using required PPE, and adhering to housekeeping standards.
• Handle products and components for quality inspections for a significant portion of the shift, ensuring that output meets quality standards.
• Support safety, quality, and production goals by responding promptly to equipment issues and collaborating with team members.
• Walk, stand, stoop, or bend for most or all of the shift as needed to operate, inspect, and maintain equipment.
• Work with legacy metal equipment such as Bruderer presses and other specialized machinery used in the facility.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of mechanical experience working with production or manufacturing machinery.
• Proven experience with mechanical troubleshooting, including identifying issues with gears, drives, pumps, conveyors, and related components.
• Ability to perform machine setup and changeovers on high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Hands-on experience with preventive and corrective maintenance, including lubrication, part replacement, and general machine upkeep.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints to support mechanical repairs and machine adjustments.
• Proficiency in the use of hand tools and related equipment to repair and run fast-paced production machinery.
• Experience working with pneumatics and hydraulics, including pneumatic cylinders and hydraulic systems.
• Familiarity with conveyor systems, including installation, adjustment, and basic repair.
• Ability to read and write, with basic knowledge of mathematics to support measurements and calculations.
• Capability to handle product and components for quality inspections for up to 90% of the shift when required.
• Physical ability to walk, stand, stoop, or bend for up to 100% of the shift.
• Comfort working with multiple operations or areas simultaneously, such as several coating or production zones.
• Willingness and ability to perform both operations (approximately 85% of the time) and preventive/reactive maintenance (approximately 15% of the time).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with SAP or similar systems for maintenance or production support.
• Exposure to HMI (Human-Machine Interface) systems for machine operation and control.
• working with legacy metal equipment such as Bruderer presses.
• Experience with pumps and fast conveyor systems handling small parts.
• Familiarity with high-speed manufacturing environments and changeover processes.
• Comfort working as a Tech 3 level or equivalent in a structured technician progression.
• Strong initiative and willingness to learn new equipment and processes.
• Ability to work effectively across 3 or more operations, including coating areas with multiple zones.

Why Work Here?

You will join a culture that truly values its people and focuses on helping individuals succeed and grow in their careers. The team environment is supportive and collaborative, with many long-tenured employees who contribute to a stable and knowledgeable workforce. You receive structured training, but you are also encouraged to take initiative, try new things, and develop hands-on expertise. The organization rewards hard work, teamwork, and a willingness to get involved, creating a workplace where you can build long-term skills and a lasting career.

Work Environment

The facility offers a clean working environment, with some areas that are climate controlled to support comfort and consistent production quality. Technicians work within a structured level system, including Tech 1, Tech 2, and Tech 3 roles, with shift premiums available for second and third shifts. Typical shifts include a first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and a second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with multiple openings across these schedules. The culture emphasizes strong, long-term leadership, with many members of management having extensive tenure, contributing to a stable and supportive environment. Personal protective equipment is required, including steel-toe footwear, ear protection, eye protection, long pants, and appropriate safety gear, reflecting a strong focus on safety and professionalism on the production floor.

This is a Contract position based out of Cleveland, TN.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 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.