Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

$27–$33/hr | Weekly Pay | Contract-to-Hire

Location: Omaha, NE

Schedule: 4-Day Work Week + Overtime Available

• 1st Shift: 4:45 AM – 5:00 PM

• 3rd Shift: 4:45 PM – 5:00 AM

Position Overview

A well-established manufacturing facility in the Omaha area is seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to support equipment reliability and production efficiency. This role is hands-on, highly mechanical, and ideal for someone who enjoys troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, and working in a fast-paced production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and prioritize work orders at the start of each shift

• Perform preventative maintenance on industrial ovens, packaging, and production equipment

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues involving bearings, gears, shafts, and drive systems

• Install, maintain, and repair electrical components such as motors, gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and control devices

• Operate shop equipment including lathes, grinders, drills, and other precision tools

• Perform light fabrication and welding as needed (cutting, joining, or modifying metal components)

• Ensure all repairs and maintenance activities meet safety and quality standards

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience setting up, repairing, and troubleshooting industrial machinery in a manufacturing or production environment

• 1+ year of mechanical maintenance experience

• 6+ months of electrical and welding/fabrication experience

• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and maintenance documentation

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Competitive hourly pay with weekly paychecks

• Compressed 4-day work week offering better work-life balance

• Stable, long-term opportunity with a contract-to-hire path

• Work in a clean, food-grade manufacturing environment

• Supportive leadership with a strong focus on training, safety, and employee retention

• Team-oriented culture with opportunities for growth and advancement

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of LA VISTA, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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 LA VISTA,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.