Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

2nd Shift Opening & 3rd Shift Opening

$27 - $30 an hour

Lakeland, FL

Job Description

This role is a hands-on electro-mechanical maintenance technician position, responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining machinery and facility systems in a linen processing environment. You will work with both mechanical and electrical components, perform reactive and preventive maintenance, and support facilities operations to keep equipment running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform electro-mechanical maintenance on industrial equipment, including conveyors, sensors, compressors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues using strong troubleshooting skills and a balanced 50/50 mechanical/electrical skill set.
• Conduct reactive and preventive maintenance on industrial machinery to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation to guide repairs and installations.
• Troubleshoot and repair PLC-controlled systems as needed to restore proper operation of automated equipment.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair facility components such as compressors, steamers, bearings, chains, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, sensors, and sprockets.
• Perform facilities maintenance tasks, including HVAC and plumbing duties, when required to support overall plant operations.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as an electro-mechanical technician with both mechanical and electrical maintenance responsibilities (approximately 50/50 split).
• Strong troubleshooting skills for industrial machinery and facility systems.
• Hands-on experience with reactive and preventive maintenance in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and blueprints.
• Demonstrated ability to repair and maintain conveyors, sensors, compressors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and related components.
• Comfort working with and troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment.
• Experience working with 3-phase motors in an industrial setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience performing facilities maintenance, including HVAC and plumbing tasks.
• Familiarity with compressors, steamers, bearings, chains, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, sensors, and sprockets.
• Comfort working with industrial automation systems and performing PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, and repair of industrial machinery.
• Ability to perform maintenance repairs in a fast-paced, industrial environment.
• Mechanically inclined and comfortable working with a wide range of maintenance tools and equipment.

Why Work Here?

You join a company that invests heavily in employee growth and long-term careers. There are clear opportunities to advance into leadership roles such as supervisor, lead, or assistant chief engineer, supported by structured development paths. Compensation growth is tied to your skills and contributions, with strong potential to increase pay as you progress. The benefits package is extremely competitive, with some benefits offered at no cost to you, supporting both your health and financial well-being. You also gain access to specialized technical training, including the opportunity to attend a Technical Training school in Louisiana through an internal employee training program, giving you valuable education and certifications while you work.

Work Environment

This is a temp to full-time position, working in an industrial linen processing facility. The environment involves working around hospital and healthcare linens, sheets, and related materials, which can be dirty, messy, and may involve handling equipment exposed to waste. You will spend most of your time on the plant floor, moving between machinery and facility systems, using a variety of hand and power tools as well as diagnostic equipment. The role requires adherence to safety protocols, including appropriate protective equipment and hygiene practices due to the nature of the materials processed. Work is hands-on, fast-paced, and physically active, with a focus on keeping industrial washers, dryers, folders, conveyors, and facility systems operating reliably throughout the shift.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lakeland, FL 33815.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lakeland,FL 33815.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 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.