Maintenance Helper

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Helper

Job Description

The Maintenance Helper supports production by cleaning and maintaining a variety of industrial machines, performing basic preventive maintenance tasks, and assisting with facilities upkeep in a heavy manufacturing environment. This role works closely with an experienced maintenance leader who provides hands-on training, including development of mechanical and math skills over time.

Responsibilities

• Float between production areas to support multiple departments with cleaning and basic maintenance tasks on various machines.
• Clean machinery thoroughly to help ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation in a heavy industrial setting.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance tasks over time as training progresses, including inspections, lubrication, and simple mechanical adjustments.
• Use hand and power tools safely and effectively to assist with repairs, maintenance, and cleaning tasks.
• Operate lifts as needed to access elevated areas for cleaning and to change filters and lights, while following all safety procedures.
• Work at heights when required, including on lifts or platforms, to maintain overhead equipment and components.
• Support maintenance activities on large and complex equipment, including very large surface grinders and other heavy industrial machinery.
• Assist with maintenance and cleaning work on equipment used in turbine manufacturing, water jet machining, saw beam cutting, and other specialized production processes.
• Perform basic math calculations in support of maintenance tasks, measurements, and documentation, and apply training on fractions as provided.
• Follow instructions from the maintenance leader and other another team members while progressively learning new maintenance skills.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area in a hot, loud, and fast-paced industrial environment.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and use appropriate personal protective equipment while working around heavy machinery.
• Collaborate with a large production team to prioritize tasks and minimize downtime for equipment and production lines.

Essential Skills

• 2–3 years of heavy industrial manufacturing experience.
• 2–3 years of experience utilizing hand tools in an industrial environment.
• 2–3 years of experience utilizing power tools in an industrial environment.
• Experience performing basic mechanical or facilities maintenance tasks.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations, with willingness to learn and apply fractions.
• Comfort working at heights and using lifts to access overhead equipment.
• Ability to work safely in a hot, loud, dirty, and fast-paced industrial setting.
• Capability to follow instructions and training from maintenance leadership.
• Strong attention to safety when working around heavy machinery and industrial equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Willingness to learn preventive maintenance procedures under the guidance of a maintenance leader.
• Interest in developing mechanical skills and expanding maintenance knowledge over time.
• Ability to adapt to working on a variety of equipment, including large surface grinders and other specialized machinery.
• Comfort working as part of a large production team of approximately 70–80 people.
• Reliability and consistency in attendance and task completion.
• Strong work ethic suited to heavy industrial environments.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a stable, employee-owned organization that offers a strong sense of ownership and long-term opportunity. The company supports internal growth and promotes from within, giving motivated team members clear paths for advancement. Employees benefit from a maintenance leader who is genuinely willing to train and invest in developing skills, including technical and math abilities. The organization offers competitive benefits and fosters a culture that values teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This role operates in a heavy industrial manufacturing facility that is hot, loud, and dirty, with a fast-paced production atmosphere. The maintenance helper works around large and complex machinery, including one of the largest surface grinders in the world, as well as equipment used for turbine manufacturing, water jet machining, saw beam cutting, and other specialized industrial processes. The schedule typically runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., supporting a production team of approximately 70–80 people. Work frequently involves the use of hand and power tools, as well as lifts for accessing elevated areas, and requires adherence to strict safety practices. Steel-toe footwear is recommended due to the heavy industrial nature of the environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $43680.00/yr.

DP, employee owned company, promote from within, manager willing to trade, great benefits

This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.