Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Join the preventive maintenance team supporting five plants within a large manufacturing complex. In this role, you perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on machinery and production equipment, focusing on equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting production operations. You use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to track preventive maintenance activities and ensure all equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on machinery across all five plants in the manufacturing complex.

• Maintain and repair manufacturing equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.

• Respond to breakdowns and perform reactive maintenance to quickly restore equipment to service.

• Support the production team by diagnosing and resolving equipment issues that impact throughput and quality.

• Focus on improving machine reliability and reducing unplanned downtime through thorough inspection and maintenance.

• Use a CMMS to document, track, and update all preventive and corrective maintenance activities.

• Troubleshoot mechanical systems including gears, sprockets, pumps, rollers, and gearboxes.

• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems using appropriate tools and schematics.

• Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics to identify issues and plan repairs.

• Work with 480V motors and related electrical components using a multimeter and other diagnostic tools.

• Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC drives, ensuring proper operation and integration with control systems.

• Apply relay logic principles to identify control circuit faults and implement effective solutions.

• Perform PLC troubleshooting to assist in identifying control and automation issues on production equipment.

• Apply electrical theory, including Ohm's Law and Watt's Law, when diagnosing electrical problems.

• Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety standards and best practices for industrial environments.

Essential Skills

• Strong electro-mechanical maintenance background with 8 or more years of experience preferred.

• Extensive experience performing maintenance in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency with mechanical systems including gears, sprockets, pumps, rollers, and gearboxes.

• Hands-on experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems and their components.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics accurately.

• Competence working with 480V motors and related electrical systems.

• Skilled in using a multimeter for electrical testing and troubleshooting.

• Strong understanding of electrical theory, including Ohm's Law and Watt's Law.

• Ability to troubleshoot AC and DC drives effectively.

• Knowledge of relay logic and its application in industrial control circuits.

• Experience with PLC troubleshooting in a manufacturing setting.

• background in metal rolling and metal stamping operations.

• Strong electrical background and comfort working with 480V, 24V, and 110V systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 8 or more years of electro-mechanical maintenance experience in industrial or manufacturing settings is preferred.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team across multiple plants.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues.

• Attention to detail when performing preventive maintenance and documenting work in a CMMS.

• Effective communication skills to collaborate with production and other support teams.

• Commitment to safety and adherence to industrial safety standards and procedures.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing organization with a consistent track record of expansion, offering day-shift hours and a clear path for career advancement. Employees benefit from health and dental coverage, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. With multiple plants in a single complex, there are abundant opportunities for internal promotion and development, allowing you to build a long-term, rewarding career.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, industrial manufacturing complex that includes multiple plants and a variety of production equipment. You work Monday through Friday on a day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., focusing on maintenance activities in a large, well-organized facility. The environment is structured to support safe, efficient operations and collaboration among maintenance and production teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 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.