Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Night Shift Maintenance Technician
Job Description
The Night Shift Maintenance Technician ensures maximum equipment uptime by performing timely, in-depth troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on highly automated production and facility equipment in a modern, food-grade manufacturing environment. This role focuses on diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on a variety of packaging and material-handling systems while collaborating closely with operations and maintenance teams on the night shift.
Responsibilities

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repair on production equipment, including injection molders, blow molders, fillers/cappers, labelers, case packers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers.
• Diagnose and repair facilities and auxiliary equipment such as chillers, air compressors, reverse osmosis systems, other water filtration equipment, and general plant utilities.
• Work directly with machine operators, supervisors, and preventative maintenance personnel to quickly resolve mechanical and electrical issues that arise during the shift.
• Propose solutions to complex and recurring problems on production equipment and communicate recommendations to mechanics and management for long-term resolution.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings, and appropriate testing equipment, including multimeters.
• Repair, adjust, and maintain equipment, fixtures, systems, conveyors, and other machinery throughout the facility to ensure consistent and reliable operation.
• Modify, lubricate, and operate equipment in accordance with established processes and maintenance procedures to optimize performance and extend equipment life.
• Maintain and support industrial control systems, including interpreting HMI (Human Machine Interface) data and alarms to diagnose machine faults and understand operating conditions.
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence and improve overall equipment effectiveness.
• Support and participate in preventative maintenance activities to reduce unplanned downtime and keep production equipment in optimal condition.
• Use computers and tablets to access technical documentation, record maintenance activities, and update work orders and equipment histories.
• Collaborate as a team player, stepping in to assist in other maintenance or operational tasks as needed to support production goals on the night shift.

Essential Skills

• At least 4 years of industrial maintenance experience with strong troubleshooting skills on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including the ability to diagnose failures, identify root causes, and determine appropriate next steps.
• A minimum of 3 years of strong electrical troubleshooting experience, including working safely with up to 480 volts, three-phase power, and independently using a multimeter.
• Clear understanding of AC and DC current, electrical components, and basic controls troubleshooting in an industrial environment.
• At least 3 years of experience performing strong root cause troubleshooting on machinery, including the ability to assess a machine or system, determine where to start, and work through problems from start to finish.
• Proficiency in interpreting and using Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) to diagnose faults, read alarms, and understand machine conditions.
• Hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, including mechanical repairs, equipment adjustments, and system diagnostics.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics, technical drawings, and test equipment.
• Capability to maintain and support industrial control systems in a highly automated environment.
• Comfort using computers or willingness to learn how to use computers and tablets for maintenance documentation and system interfaces.
• Strong commitment to attendance and reliability to support a continuous, night-shift production schedule.
• Team-oriented mindset with a willingness to help in areas beyond primary responsibilities to support overall operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding and fabrication experience, including stick and MIG welding and basic machining, is a plus.
• PLC experience, including exposure to troubleshooting or supporting programmable logic controllers, is highly desirable.
• Experience with plastic injection processes or equipment is a strong advantage.
• Experience in food manufacturing or food packaging environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with automation, palletizing systems, and automated material-handling equipment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and documentation.
• Understanding of root cause analysis methodologies and continuous improvement practices.

Why Work Here?
Join a family-owned organization that invests in a state-of-the-art, highly automated facility and offers a supportive, team-focused culture. You will benefit from competitive pay structures, comprehensive benefits, and a clear path for professional growth through a tiered maintenance program. The company values recognition and team engagement, offering company lunches, outings, and additional perks as part of a positive and collaborative work environment.
Work Environment
Work in a modern, two-year-old, state-of-the-art automated facility designed for food-grade manufacturing. The plant is very clean, well-organized, and equipped with excellent lighting and predominantly automated equipment. The environment is climate controlled, supporting comfortable year-round working conditions. This position follows a night shift 2-2-3 schedule from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (two days on, two days off, three days on), which requires long-term comfort with a rotating night schedule. Team members use computers and tablets as part of their daily maintenance and troubleshooting activities. As this is a food manufacturing environment, appropriate hygiene practices and attire, including items such as hair nets or beard nets when applicable, are required to maintain product safety and quality.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Macomb, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $36.00/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 Macomb,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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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