Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer | $28-$40/hr | 1st Shift | Sugarcreek, OH

Job Description

This Maintenance Engineer role focuses on industrial maintenance in a heavy manufacturing environment, with responsibilities split approximately 70% electrical and 30% mechanical. The position works on 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to 2:303:30 PM, with a potential oncall requirement. You install, replace, and troubleshoot industrial equipment and components, support automation and robotics systems, and ensure reliable operation of electrical and mechanical systems across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Install, replace, and troubleshoot industrial equipment and components in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Perform industrial electrical and mechanical maintenance, with approximately 70% of work focused on electrical systems and 30% on mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including 480V circuits and threephase motors, covering installation, repair, and diagnostics.
• Conduct strong PLC troubleshooting on platforms such as Siemens and similar systems; PLC programming is considered a plus.
• Work with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), including troubleshooting, programming, calibrating, and maintaining drives from manufacturers such as Danfoss, SEW, Siemens, and similar brands.
• Read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics and blueprints to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Perform mechanical stripping, rebuilding, and reassembly of machinery to restore proper operation.
• Carry out hydraulic and pneumatic repairs, including troubleshooting, component replacement, and system adjustments.
• Fit, align, and replace machine parts to maintain equipment reliability and performance.
• Support and maintain industrial automation and robotics systems, including electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance of robots such as Fanuc and comparable platforms.
• Work with industrial networks, designing, implementing, and maintaining systems such as EtherNet/IP and Profinet.
• Execute preventive maintenance tasks on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Perform general industrial maintenance, including welding and mechanical repairs, as needed to keep production equipment operational.
• Create, read, modify, and manage AutoCAD drawings for electrical and mechanical systems when required.
• Diagnose issues involving sensors, servos, photo eyes, and other automation components, and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment, including electrical hookups, mechanical assembly, and control integration.
• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities, modifications, and repairs to equipment and control systems.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability, safety, and performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to industrial automation, robotics, and control systems.

Essential Skills

• Industrial maintenance experience in a multicraft role, with approximately 70% electrical and 30% mechanical responsibilities.
• Strong electrical maintenance exp working with 480V systems and threephase motors, including installation, repair, and troubleshooting.
• Handson experience troubleshooting PLCs, with strong diagnostic skills on platforms such as Siemens and similar systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), including drives from manufacturers such as Danfoss, SEW, Siemens, and comparable brands.
• Practical experience with industrial automation and robotics, such as Fanuc robots or similar systems, including electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Solid mechanical skill set, including hydraulics, pneumatics, machine repair, and mobile equipment repair.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Experience working with industrial electrical components such as sensors, servos, photo eyes, and related automation hardware.
• exp in preventive maintenance, installation, and maintenance repair within an industrial environment.
• Diploma or degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, or a related field, or at least 5 years of equivalent work experience in related industrial maintenance responsibilities.
• At least 2 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems if holding a relevant diploma or degree.
• At least 7 years of experience in industrial automation and control systems if a relevant diploma or degree is not held.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in ceramics, metal, or building products manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with equipment such as kilns and extruders used in heavy industrial production.
• AutoCAD knowledge, including the ability to create, read, modify, and manage drawings for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with a range of VFDs, including Danfoss, SEW, Siemens, and similar drives, with capability to program, calibrate, and troubleshoot them.
• Experience with Fanuc or similar industrial robots, including electrical and mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to design, implement, and maintain industrial network systems such as EtherNet/IP and Profinet.
• Exposure to welding and general mechanical fabrication in support of industrial maintenance tasks.
• Experience with robotics and automation systems in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with troubleshooting automation components, including sensors, servos, and photo eyes.
• Comfort working in heavy industrial, dusty environments with varying seasonal temperatures.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with low deductibles, providing strong support for personal and family health. The organization offers meaningful growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement to encourage ongoing learning and career development. A health savings account with employer match, attendance bonuses, and a 401(k) plan with matching contributions support longterm financial wellbeing. Paid time off includes more than six holidays and an additional day for your birthday, promoting a positive worklife balance and recognition of individual contributions.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large manufacturing facility producing ceramic products in a heavy industrial environment. The setting is dusty, and temperatures can be cold in the winter and hot in the summer, reflecting a traditional plant atmosphere. The location includes multiple plants within the same area, providing exposure to a variety of equipment and processes. Work is performed on 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 AM to approximately 2:303:30 PM, with a potential oncall requirement. You work directly with industrial machinery, automation systems, robotics, electrical power systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, VFDs, PLCs, and industrial networks such as EtherNet/IP and Profinet, using tools such as AutoCAD, welding equipment, and standard maintenance instruments in a handson, productionfocused environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Sugarcreek, OH.

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

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.

- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance - Low Deductible - Very good Growth opportunities - Tuition Reimbursement- HSA w/Match - Attendance Bonus - 401(k) w/Match - 6+ Holidays and Birthday

This is a fully onsite position in Sugarcreek,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 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.