Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

3rd shift (7pm-7:30am) - 2-2-3 Schedule

*Will train on 1st shift

Pay: $29-$35 (Depends on experience)

Open to strong mechanical candidate from other industries with strong troubleshooting experience

(Farm Mechanics, Diesel Mechanics, etc)

*A lot of advancement opportunities

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician supports by installing, maintaining, and repairing blow mold, trimming, palletizing, and related production equipment. This role focuses on troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to keep machines in optimal processing condition and ensure reliable, safe production.

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and repair blow mold machines, trimmers, palletizers, and other related production equipment.

• Perform mold changes, neck tooling changes, pin changes, and other equipment changeovers as required.

• Inspect pneumatic and hydraulic systems, identify worn or damaged components, and replace or rebuild valves, pumps, and related parts.

• Perform preventive maintenance on all related equipment to minimize unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.

• Maintain machines in optimal processing condition by monitoring performance, making adjustments, and completing necessary repairs.

• Weld, fabricate, and repair various machine components and structures to support equipment reliability.

• Troubleshoot and locate root causes of issues on blow mold machines, baggers, and support equipment, and complete effective repairs.

• Read and interpret electrical, mechanical, and schematic diagrams to diagnose and resolve equipment problems.

• Use electrical meters and other diagnostic tools to test circuits, components, and systems safely and accurately.

• Operate blow mold or injection machines as needed to support production and verify equipment performance after maintenance work.

• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and site procedures while performing all maintenance tasks.

• Document maintenance activities, parts usage, and findings to support continuous improvement and future troubleshooting.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience troubleshooting mechanical systems in an industrial or production environment.

• Proficiency with hydraulics, including inspection, repair, and replacement of hydraulic components.

• Proficiency with pneumatics, including inspection, repair, and replacement of pneumatic components.

• Ability to perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on production equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical diagrams.

• Ability to safely use and read an electrical meter for testing and diagnostics.

• Experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial machinery.

• Ability to weld and perform basic fabrication and repair work on machines.

• Experience working with blow mold equipment or similar production machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.50 - $35.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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.