Senior Maintenance Technician (Contract)

Job Title: Senior Maintenance Mechanic (Maintenance Technician III)
Job Description
This role leads a team of service technicians in installing, maintaining, and repairing automated packaging and distribution equipment. The position focuses on troubleshooting complex mechanical issues, designing practical solutions for difficult problems, and managing maintenance projects that support reliable and efficient operations.
Responsibilities

• Lead a team of service technicians in the installation, maintenance, and repair of automated packaging and distribution equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex mechanical issues on automated systems and implement effective, lasting repairs.
• Design and propose solutions for difficult operational and maintenance problems to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Manage maintenance projects from planning through completion, ensuring work is delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Support the Operations Maintenance team by providing technical guidance, sharing best practices, and fostering a culture of safety and quality.
• Coordinate with operations and other departments to minimize downtime and ensure equipment is available to meet production needs.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and project outcomes to support continuous improvement and future troubleshooting.
• Monitor the performance of automated equipment and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce recurring issues.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical equipment, particularly in an automated environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose complex issues on packaging and distribution systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and guide service technicians in day-to-day maintenance activities.
• Experience designing practical solutions for difficult maintenance and operational problems.
• Ability to manage maintenance projects, including planning tasks, coordinating resources, and tracking progress.
• Clear and effective communication skills to collaborate with maintenance and operations teams.
• Strong focus on safety, quality, and reliability in all maintenance activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with automated packaging or distribution equipment.
• Ability to document maintenance work and project outcomes in a clear and organized manner.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced setting with changing priorities and production demands.

Why Work Here?
You will join a maintenance team that values technical expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The role offers the opportunity to lead challenging projects, work with advanced automated equipment, and contribute directly to reliable and efficient operations. You will develop your leadership and problem-solving skills in an environment that supports growth, accountability, and shared success.
Work Environment
This position operates within a highly automated packaging and distribution setting, working closely with operations and maintenance teams on the production floor. The role follows 12-hour shifts from 4:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., on either a Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday schedule. The environment is fast paced and equipment intensive, requiring regular hands-on work around machinery and adherence to safety practices appropriate for an industrial facility.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Durham, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $42.65 - $42.65/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 Durham,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 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.

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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.

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