Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician-Mechanicsburg, PA- Hiring immediately, apply now if interested!

Job Description

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a Maintenance Technician to develop and grow within an industrial environment, working on high-speed and printing machinery. The position focuses on industrial maintenance rather than operations and involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical systems, including AC and DC controls, motors, drives, PLCs, and sensing devices. The ideal candidate brings hands-on electrical experience, strong troubleshooting skills, and a desire to advance through structured training and skill-based progression.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance on industrial equipment, including high-speed machinery and printing machinery.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Work with AC and DC electrical controls, including AC and DC motors and drive controls.
• Use PLC knowledge to check inputs and outputs and support control system troubleshooting.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, blueprints, and wiring diagrams to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Use meters and multimeters to test, diagnose, and verify electrical circuits and components.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot photoelectric and proximity sensing devices.
• Operate and maintain encoders and related feedback devices used in industrial equipment.
• Work with 480V, 3-phase electrical systems in a safe and compliant manner.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting on hydraulic and pneumatic systems as needed.
• Use Allen-Bradley and other industrial control components during maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with other members of the maintenance team to complete repairs and projects efficiently.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate equipment status and issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical school education in a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of industrial maintenance experience required; 3+ years preferred in industrial maintenance and electrical work.
• Hands-on electrical experience with 480V, 3-phase systems.
• Familiarity with AC and DC electrical controls, including AC and DC motors and drive controls.
• PLC knowledge, including the ability to check inputs and outputs for troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Ability to read and use meters and multimeters for diagnostics.
• Experience with troubleshooting and performing preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Understanding of photoelectric and proximity sensing devices.
• Experience with the operation and use of encoders.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics in an industrial setting.
• Experience with Allen-Bradley equipment and controls.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical and mechanical systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical school or vocational training in industrial maintenance, electronics, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working specifically in industrial maintenance rather than operations.
• Comfort working on high-speed machinery and printing equipment.
• Ability to interpret and follow detailed schematics and technical documentation.
• Familiarity with preventive and predictive maintenance programs.
• Capability to bring and use personal tools as required by the role.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a maintenance team and communicate clearly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mechanicsburg, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Mechanicsburg,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.