Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining and repairing industrial equipment, with a strong emphasis on hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems up to 480V. The maintenance technician supports safe and reliable operation of extruder and feeder machines by diagnosing issues, performing repairs, and interpreting electrical schematics for equipment controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on industrial equipment, with a focus on extruder and feeder machines.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including 480V and 220V circuits, 3-phase motors, and related components.
• Read, interpret, and apply electrical schematics and diagrams for equipment control systems.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems to minimize downtime.
• Conduct PLC troubleshooting as needed to identify control-related faults and support equipment functionality.
• Perform routine maintenance repairs to keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently.
• Use industrial maintenance tools and techniques to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement effective solutions.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance team members to prioritize work and support continuous plant operations.
• Document maintenance activities and repairs to support accurate records and ongoing equipment reliability.
• Follow all safety procedures and best practices while working on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Essential Skills

• Industrial maintenance experience, ideally 1–3 years in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics in an industrial setting.
• Experience working with electrical systems up to 480V, including 480V and 220V circuits.
• Proficiency with 3-phase motors and related electrical components.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics for equipment controls.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with industrial mechanical repairs.
• Troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting to support equipment control systems.
• Basic knowledge of extruders or similar industrial equipment.
• Industrial maintenance degree preferred or equivalent technical education or training.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance degree or technical diploma in a related field is preferred.
• 1–3 years of hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with extruder and feeder machines or similar processing equipment.
• Ability to interpret schematics and technical documentation for complex equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on maintenance tasks.
• Comfort working with 3-phase power and high-voltage systems in a safe and controlled manner.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that supports both their professional and personal lives. The company offers 11 paid holidays, including Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and a floating holiday, along with generous vacation accruals that increase with tenure. Additional paid time off is available for marriage and bereavement, providing support during important life events. A 401(k) plan with a strong company match helps employees build long-term financial security, while referral bonuses reward those who bring in great talent. A range of medical plan options, including PPO and HDHP, is complemented by condition care programs for ongoing health needs, as well as dental and vision coverage with orthodontic and contact lens benefits. The organization is known for its stability and low turnover, with team members staying long-term and internal transfers creating advancement opportunities.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing plant that produces plastic pellets used for injection molding. The facility is not temperature controlled, so conditions can be hot or cold depending on the season. The maintenance team operates in a stable, low-turnover environment where employees tend to stay for many years and internal movement between plants supports career growth. The position follows a 3:00 PM to 3:30 AM shift schedule on a rotating pattern of 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 3 days off, supporting continuous plant operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Nashville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $56160.00 - $70720.00/yr.

11 Paid Holidays, including Christmas Eve, New Year’s Eve, and a Floating Holiday. Vacation Time – Generous accruals that grow with tenure, with increases during the first 5 years for the first 5 years, then every 5 years after that. Marriage Leave – 16 hours of additional PTO to celebrate your big day! Bereavement Leave – Paid time off to be with loved ones when it matters most. 401(k) with Company Match – We match 100% of the first 4% you contribute and 50% of the next 2%. Referral Bonuses – Earn up to $1,500 for bringing great talent to ACP. Medical Plans – Choose from PPO and HDHP plans with competitive copays, preventive care, and condition care programs for asthma, diabetes, and more. Dental & Vision Coverage – Keep your smile and vision sharp with comprehensive plans, including orthodontics and contact lens benefits.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.

\nCompany 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.