Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician diagnoses and repairs basic electrical and mechanical issues in industrial machinery and equipment, performs preventative and predictive maintenance, and supports the smooth and safe operation of production processes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot basic electrical and mechanical problems with industrial machinery and equipment.
• Perform basic repairs to machinery using general maintenance techniques, appropriate tools, and practical mechanical skills.
• Carry out basic preventative and predictive maintenance tasks, including lubricating, aligning, adjusting, and cleaning equipment to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
• Perform basic welding to support the repair and fabrication of mechanical equipment and components.
• Work on and assist with electrical, hydraulic, PLC, combustion, and pneumatic systems under guidance as needed.
• Read, interpret, and understand schematics and blueprints to identify issues and execute repairs or modifications accurately.
• Assist mechanics and machine operators as necessary to resolve equipment issues and support continuous production.
• Monitor the condition of equipment on an ongoing basis and make effective use of planned outages to complete maintenance work.
• Support minor PLC troubleshooting and modifications to maintain proper machine operation.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment in a hot, heavy, loud, and dirty industrial setting.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience in industrial maintenance.
• Experience working with hydraulic systems in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience working with pneumatic systems and related components.
• Ability to perform minor welding for repair and fabrication of mechanical equipment.
• Experience with minor PLC troubleshooting and basic ladder logic understanding.
• Ability to perform minor PLC program modifications to support equipment functionality.
• Basic knowledge of motor control and industrial motors, including work with 480V systems.
• Ability to read and understand schematics and blueprints for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced industrial environment with heavy equipment and continuous production.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical and electrical issues on production machinery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with industrial PLCs, including ladder logic modification and troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with combustion systems used in industrial processes.
• Exposure to predictive maintenance practices and condition monitoring.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with mechanics, operators, and other maintenance team members.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to equipment reliability and uptime.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from competitive entry-level pay, production-based bonuses after permanent hire, and up to two weeks of vacation in the first year. The organization supports long-term financial security through pension and 401(k) plans and offers an Anthem CDHP health plan with dental and vision coverage at low weekly premiums, promoting both financial well-being and work-life balance.

Work Environment

This role is based in a heavy industrial manufacturing facility that works with metal extruding in a hot, loud, and dirty environment. Team members train on day shift, typically 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the first couple of months, then transition to a 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. schedule. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with frequent overtime on Saturdays and Sundays as needed, resulting in approximately 5060 hours per week. The environment involves working around heavy machinery, industrial electrical systems (including 480V), hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and PLC-controlled processes, requiring comfort with physically demanding conditions and adherence to appropriate industrial attire and safety gear.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Chesterfield, VA.

The pay range for this position is $34.50 - $34.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in North Chesterfield,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.

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.