Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift
Job Description

This role focuses on industrial maintenance support on 2nd shift, performing mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on a variety of production and material-handling equipment. You will work with gears, conveyors, motors, and related systems, as well as perform welding, fabrication, and basic PLC and VFD troubleshooting to keep operations running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repair on gears, pulleys, bearings, motors, conveyors, skid steers, and hi-lo equipment to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with conveyor systems, belts, gearboxes, and other mechanical components used in industrial operations.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting using electrical prints and schematics, including work with VFDs, motors, and basic electrical circuits.
• Support PLC troubleshooting at a basic level to identify and resolve control-related issues affecting equipment performance.
• Work safely with 480-volt electrical systems while following appropriate safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices.
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks to repair, reinforce, or modify equipment and structures as needed.
• Carry out preventive maintenance activities, including inspections, adjustments, lubrication, and parts replacement on production and support equipment.
• Assist with installation, setup, and commissioning of new lines and capital equipment as the facility expands.
• Troubleshoot and maintain equipment used in shredding operations and related material handling processes.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately to support reliability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operations and other maintenance team members to prioritize work, address recurring issues, and improve equipment reliability.
• Work 2nd shift from Monday to Thursday, with additional hours on Friday dedicated to preventive maintenance and projects, while accommodating minor flexibility in start and end times.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience in mechanical troubleshooting, including gears, conveyor systems, motors, belts, pulleys, bearings, and related components.
• Hands-on industrial maintenance experience working with conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and other production equipment.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting using electrical prints and schematics, including experience with VFDs and motors.
• Ability to perform basic PLC troubleshooting to identify and resolve control system issues.
• Experience working with 480-volt electrical systems in an industrial environment.
• Welding and fabrication background, including the ability to repair and modify equipment and structures.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems in an industrial setting.
• Ability to work 2nd shift hours, including Monday through Thursday from approximately 3:00 PM to 2:30 AM and 5–6 hours on Fridays for preventive maintenance and projects.
• Capability to work effectively in a dusty and dirty environment typical of shredded paper and pellet operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with shredding machines or similar material-processing equipment is a plus.
• Familiarity with pneumatics and industrial repair practices.
• Comfort working in a large warehouse-style facility that is not temperature controlled.
• Flexibility to adjust shift start and end times within approximately one hour as needed.
• Willingness to support future expansion efforts, including new lines and capital equipment installations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a privately held organization that is actively expanding into new industries and investing in additional production lines and capital equipment, creating opportunities for long-term growth and development. The company offers room for pay increases as you demonstrate your skills and contributions, and you will work in an environment where hands-on expertise is valued and where your impact on equipment reliability and uptime is clearly visible. You will be part of a team that supports continuous improvement and operational expansion, giving you the chance to broaden your technical experience and take on new challenges over time.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, warehouse-style facility that is not temperature controlled, so working conditions can vary with the seasons. The environment is dusty and dirty due to shredded paper and pellet operations, and you will regularly work around industrial equipment such as conveyors, motors, shredders, and related material-handling systems. The position is on 2nd shift, typically from 3:00 PM to 2:30 AM Monday through Thursday, with an additional 5–6 hours on Fridays dedicated to preventive maintenance and project work; there is some flexibility to adjust the shift start and end time within about an hour. You will work with 480-volt electrical systems, VFDs, PLCs, and mechanical components, as well as welding and fabrication tools, in a hands-on industrial maintenance environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Byron Center, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/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 Byron Center,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 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.