Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician
Job Description
This Level 2 Maintenance Technician role focuses on industrial maintenance in a heavy manufacturing environment, performing both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on hydraulic and pneumatic production equipment. You will work with sensors, hydraulics, servo drives, motors, pumps, conveyors, and three-phase motor controls, ensuring equipment runs safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime across multiple shifts.
Pay: Up to $40hr
Shifts:
1st shift. 5am-5pm, Mon-Sunday. *Every other weekend off.
2nd Shift. 5pm-5am, Mon - Sunday. *Every other weekend off.
Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on industrial production equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems, to quickly identify and resolve issues.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic pumps, valves, electrical controls, servo drives, motors, pumps, conveyors, and related components.
• Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics to support accurate troubleshooting and repairs.
• Read and work with PLC ladder logic to support troubleshooting of automated equipment, with a preference for experience in Siemens or Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC environments.
• Troubleshoot and repair three-phase motor controls and AC/DC servo drive systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and hydraulic equipment to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
• Install, adjust, and repair industrial equipment, including electrical and mechanical components, in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• Support PLC control troubleshooting and work with sensors and control devices to maintain proper machine operation.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with other maintenance technicians, production staff, and leadership to prioritize work orders and meet production needs.
• Follow all safety procedures and use appropriate personal protective equipment while working in a heavy industrial environment.
• Participate in training on assigned shift and adapt to shift schedules based on production and staffing requirements.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in electrical and hydraulic equipment maintenance within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience performing both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret PLC ladder logic, with a preference for experience in Siemens or Rockwell/Allen-Bradley PLC systems.
• Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic pumps, valves, and electrical controls.
• Knowledge of three-phase motor controls and AC/DC servo drives.
• Strong skills in electrical troubleshooting, including PLC control and electrical maintenance tasks.
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Ability to install, repair, and maintain industrial equipment, including motors, pumps, conveyors, and sensors.
• High school diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a heavy industrial or metal stamping environment is beneficial.
• Background in industrial maintenance, including mechanical troubleshooting, electrical troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment.
• Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance practices in a high-volume manufacturing setting.
• Comfort working with schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Ability to work effectively across different shifts and adapt to changing production demands.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to work overtime as needed to support production and maintenance projects.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Antioch, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/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 Antioch,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.


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.

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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.

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