Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, adjusting, replacing, and installing mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems and components for all plant equipment in a high-volume, continuous-run manufacturing environment. You will primarily perform mechanical maintenance with a smaller portion of electrical work, support equipment reliability through preventive maintenance, and occasionally fabricate equipment and parts through welding and machining. You will read and interpret prints and manuals, clean and prepare parts, and help keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair plant mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems and components on production equipment in a high-volume, continuous-run manufacturing environment.
• Perform approximately 90% mechanical maintenance and 10% electrical maintenance on industrial equipment, including roller conveyors and related machinery.
• Install, adjust, and replace components such as gearboxes, motors, hydraulic and pneumatic parts, and other mechanical assemblies to restore or improve equipment performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks to reduce downtime, extend equipment life, and support safe and reliable plant operations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, equipment drawings, manuals, and electrical schematics to perform accurate repairs and installations.
• Fabricate equipment and parts as needed through light welding and machining, including MIG and stick welding when required.
• Clean and prepare parts and equipment components to ensure proper fit, function, and reliability after maintenance or repair.
• Troubleshoot and repair 3-phase, 480V electrical systems and components, including motors, drives, and control circuits, within your skill level.
• Use variable frequency drives (VFDs) and support their installation, adjustment, and maintenance when applicable.
• Perform conveyor maintenance, including inspection, adjustment, and repair of roller conveyors and related systems.
• Document maintenance work as required and communicate equipment status and issues to the appropriate personnel.
• Work scheduled shifts and participate in rotating Saturday coverage, especially during busy seasons and around holidays, to support continuous plant operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience as an industrial maintenance technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience performing mechanical repairs on industrial equipment, including roller conveyors and related systems.
• Strong in pneumatics and hydraulics, including working with gearboxes and replacing motors and associated components.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems in a high-volume, continuous-run plant.
• Experience working with 3-phase, 480V electrical systems and performing basic to intermediate electrical maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, prints, manuals, and, when required, electrical schematics.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repair of variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Ability to perform light welding and machining work, including MIG and stick welding, when needed.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues using a systematic, diagnostic approach.
• Willingness and ability to work second or third shift schedules and to work Saturdays on a rotating basis, especially during busy seasons and holidays.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with conveyor maintenance, particularly roller conveyors, is highly beneficial.
• Experience to read and interpret electrical schematics is preferred for higher-level electrical candidates.
• Heavy industrial environment with exposure to high-volume, continuous-run production operations.
• Comfort working with MIG and stick welding equipment and basic machining tools for equipment and part fabrication.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively within a close-knit maintenance team.

Why Work Here?

You will join a tight-knit maintenance team in a facility known for strong job tenure and long-term employee relationships. The work environment fosters collaboration and camaraderie, with many team members having worked together for years. You will benefit from regular pay reviews every 90 days and opportunities to grow your skills in a high-volume industrial setting.

Work Environment

This position is based in a heavy industrial plant environment with high-volume, continuous-run production. The plant operates multiple shifts, with openings on third shift (Monday–Friday, 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., paid 30-minute lunch). Every other Saturday work is required, with third-shift employees typically working 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., especially around holidays and during busy seasons. The environment includes heavy machinery, conveyor equipment, and industrial electrical systems, including 3-phase, 480V power. You will use tools and equipment such as welding machines (MIG and stick), machining equipment, and diagnostic tools for mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems. The maintenance team has a strong sense of camaraderie, and many employees have long tenures with the company. Dress and personal protective equipment are consistent with a heavy industrial manufacturing setting, with appropriate safety gear required while on the plant floor

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wheat Ridge, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $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 Wheat Ridge,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 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.

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.

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.