Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (3rd Shift)
Job Description
This role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing equipment used in a manufacturing environment, with a strong emphasis on preventative maintenance, equipment inspection, and troubleshooting. You will ensure that mechanical and electrical systems operate safely and efficiently, support production reliability, and contribute to continuous improvement within a family-oriented company.
Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Inspect equipment regularly to identify potential issues and address them before they impact production.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to diagnose and resolve equipment problems.
• Install, modify, and fabricate machinery and related components as needed to support production requirements.
• Repair and maintain electrical systems, including 3-phase, single-phase, and DC systems, in accordance with safety standards.
• Maintain and repair mechanical systems, including pneumatic and hydraulic components, electrical motors with gearing and belt systems.
• Use PLC troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve control system issues.
• Apply Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures consistently to ensure a safe working environment during maintenance activities.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and modifications accurately to support equipment history and reliability.
• Collaborate with production and other team members to prioritize work, minimize disruptions, and support efficient operations.
• Train and adapt to different shifts as required, including initial training on 1st shift before moving to 3rd shift.

Essential Skills

• 2-3 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge and consistent application of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems, including 3-phase, single-phase, and DC.
• Experience working with mechanical systems, including pneumatic and hydraulic components.
• Ability to maintain and repair electrical motors with gearing and belt systems.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting skills to identify and resolve control-related problems.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to install, modify, and fabricate machine components as needed.
• Strong safety awareness and commitment to following established procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in a smaller, family-owned manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative maintenance team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to equipment reliability.
• Willingness to work 3rd shift and complete training on 1st shift.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with production and other departments.

Why Work Here?
Employees enjoy a flexible and family-oriented culture where leadership supports work-life balance and understands personal and family commitments. The company offers flexibility with scheduling and start times, allowing team members to attend important family events or appointments and make up time as needed. Low turnover and long-tenured staff reflect a stable, supportive environment where hard work is valued and recognized.
Work Environment
This is a smaller, family-owned and operated manufacturing company with very low turnover, where many team members have been with the organization for over five years. The culture emphasizes working hard while on the job and being accommodating to personal and family matters when they arise. The position is on 3rd shift, from 9:00 pm to 5:00 am, with initial training on 1st shift (5:00 am to 1:00 pm) for approximately one month. A shift differential is provided when working on 3rd shift. The environment involves working around manufacturing equipment and using standard maintenance tools and technologies, including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, as well as basic PLC troubleshooting. The dress code includes steel toe boots, jeans or work pants with no holes, and a t-shirt. Personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection is provided to support a safe workplace.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ames, IA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/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 Ames,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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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