Maintenance Technician

Immediately hiring a Maintenance Technician in Paulsboro, NJ
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliable operation of production machinery through preventive maintenance, troubleshooting and repairs. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical/electrical aptitude and manufacturing experience.
Our team values safety, precision, and growth, providing opportunities for professional development in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
What We Offer:

• Pay: $35.00-$40.00/hr (based on experience)
• Weekly pay and overtime opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, tuition reimbursement, and more)
• Contract-to-hire with long-term potential

Shift Details:

• 2nd Shift: 12:00 PM - 8:30 PM (Mon-Fri)
• Must be comfortable with occasional overtime

Job Description:
As a Maintenance Technician, you will perform essential diagnostic tests on electromechanical parts such as drives, motors, and PLCs. You will troubleshoot damaged machinery and equipment to determine necessary repairs and ensure their safe and efficient operation. Your role involves repairing or replacing malfunctioning parts, conducting tests to confirm satisfactory repairs, and monitoring equipment performance. You will also manage installations, oversee projects, and supervise a crew when required, while creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures.
Responsibilities:

• Perform diagnostic tests on electromechanical parts including drives, motors, and PLCs.
• Troubleshoot and repair damaged machinery and equipment.
• Safely replace malfunctioning parts, disassemble and reassemble components, and perform necessary adjustments.
• Conduct tests to ensure satisfactory repairs and equipment meets specifications.
• Monitor, adjust, and calibrate equipment as needed.
• Manage installations and oversee projects, supervising a crew as necessary.
• Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and detailed records.

Skills:

• 3 to 7 years of experience in Maintenance within Industrial, Manufacturing, or Production environments.
• Mechanical, electronic, and electrical machine maintenance.
• Troubleshooting skills around controls, PLCs, computer programs, solenoids, and more.
• Electrical troubleshooting and repairs in control panels, drives, and motors.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repairs, including changing bearings, motors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience with electromechanical maintenance, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, drives, switches, solenoids, blowers, fans, pumps, electrical, mechanical, schematic, industrial, welding, 3-phase, plumbing, fabrication, and HVAC.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Ability to read and work from prints and drawings.
• CNC experience, including maintenance, setup, troubleshooting, and programming is a plus.
• Basic maintenance skills such as changing lights, moving outlets, and unclogging toilets.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Paulsboro, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 Paulsboro,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 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.