Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance on highly automated production equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mechanical, electrical, and robotic systems. This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding machinery, with exposure to robotics and PLCs in a modern, climate-controlled manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on production equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues, including rebuilding machinery, repairing gearboxes, replacing motors, and repairing cylinders.

• Inspect, replace, and adjust hydraulic and pneumatic components, including hoses, cylinders, and related hardware.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including 480V circuits, 3-phase motors, sensors, VFDs, drives, and electrical wiring.

• Use a multimeter and other diagnostic tools to identify electrical faults and verify proper operation of circuits and components.

• Perform control panel troubleshooting to identify and resolve issues with drives, relays, switches, and control wiring.

• Troubleshoot and support robotic systems, particularly Fanuc robots, to maintain reliable automated operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Controls experience with PLC troubleshooting, including ladder logic, parameter edits, relays, timers, and switches, is a strong plus.

• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs and related automation hardware is beneficial.

• Experience working with robotics and automated material handling systems is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, well-established manufacturer that invests in long-term career growth through a structured career path program and tuition reimbursement. The organization supports your well-being with comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, life and critical accident insurance, short-term disability, and a 401(k) plan. You benefit from a retention bonus, 11 paid holidays, and additional financial support through health reimbursement or savings account options. The culture emphasizes safety, professional development, and consistent support, creating an environment where you can build a lasting and rewarding career.

Work Environment

This role is based in a large, modern, and highly automated manufacturing plant operating on a 1st or 2nd shift schedule with a shift differential provided. The facility is climate controlled and places a strong emphasis on safety in all operations. The plant uses advanced technologies, including extensive robotics for manufacturing and automatic driverless tuggers for moving materials throughout the facility. The environment is organized, safety-focused, and designed to support productivity and comfort while working around automated equipment and machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lafayette, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $85280.00/yr.

-Career Path Program - Provides plans for career progression with employees. -Health Insurance - Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Offer HRA/HSA -Dental Insurance - Delta Dental -Vision Insurance - VSP 1 year plan -Life Insurance -Critical Accident Insurance -Short Term Disability -11 Paid Holidays -401k -PTO

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.