Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Industrial Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Location: Wheat Ridge, CO

Shift: 3rd Shift | Monday-Friday, 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Paid 30-minute lunch)

Saturday Rotation: Approximately every other Saturday, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM

Pay: $36.00 - $40.00/hour

About the Opportunity

We are seeking experienced Industrial Maintenance Technicians to join a highly tenured maintenance team in a fast-paced, heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This is a long-term opportunity with the goal of converting to a permanent employee. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, takes initiative, works well independently, and thrives in a team-oriented environment.

The maintenance team is close-knit and values individuals with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a "go-getter" mentality. Overtime opportunities are common, especially during peak production periods and holiday seasons.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial manufacturing equipment.
• Perform mechanical maintenance on roller conveyors, gearboxes, motors, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including 3-phase/480V equipment.
• Install, replace, adjust, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic components.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, technical manuals, and equipment diagrams.
• Perform light fabrication, welding, and machining work as needed.
• Lubricate, clean, inspect, and maintain plant equipment.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to increase equipment reliability and production efficiency.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures in a high-volume manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of Industrial Maintenance Technician experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Experience working with:
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Gearboxes
• Motors
• Conveyor systems
• 3-phase/480V electrical systems
• Experience with VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives).
• MIG and Stick welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics.
• Must be comfortable working in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to work overtime and rotating Saturdays as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with corrugated manufacturing equipment or box plant operations.
• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics.
• Strong fabrication and machining experience.

Work Environment

• Heavy industrial manufacturing facility.
• Fast-paced, continuous production environment.
• Approximately:
• 90% Mechanical Maintenance
• 10% Electrical Maintenance
• Team-oriented culture with excellent employee tenure and long-term career growth opportunities.

Why Apply?

• Competitive pay: $36.00 - $40.00/hour
• Regular pay reviews every 90 days
• Strong potential for permanent hire
• Stable, long-term career opportunity
• Supportive and experienced maintenance team
• Overtime opportunities available

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wheat Ridge, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.00/hr.

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.

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 Wheat Ridge,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 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.