Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician - Direct Hire / Climate controlled facility / Pay ranges from $32.00-$38.00/hr DOE

A well-established manufacturing facility in Newton, NC is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support high-speed production and automation equipment in a modern industrial environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on maintenance professional with strong electrical and PLC troubleshooting skills.

What You’ll Do

• Perform PLC troubleshooting and electrical troubleshooting on production and automation equipment

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electrical, mechanical, and automated systems to minimize downtime

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation

• Support automation systems including motors, drives, sensors, conveyors, and control panels

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production and facility equipment

• Analyze equipment downtime and implement corrective and preventive actions

• Support equipment installations, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects

• Maintain spare parts inventory and ensure a clean and safe work environment

• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to maximize equipment reliability and uptime

What We’re Looking For

• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment

• Strong skills in PLC troubleshooting, automation, and electrical systems

• Ability to read and work from electrical schematics and diagrams

• Mechanical troubleshooting experience on industrial or production equipment

• High school diploma or GED required

• Associate’s degree or technical training preferred

• Willingness to work overtime or off-shifts as needed to support production

Physical & Work Requirements

• Medium-duty work, including lifting up to 50 lbs

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling

• Ability to work around moving equipment, forklifts, and industrial chemicals

What’s Offered

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience

• Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off

• Stable, long-term opportunity with room for growth

• Clean, modern facility with advanced automation and technology

• Team-focused culture with a strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement

If you enjoy troubleshooting automation and electrical systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, this is a great opportunity to grow your career.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lincolnton, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00/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 Lincolnton,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.

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.