Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Millwright / Industrial Maintenance TechnicianOverview

We're looking for a skilled Millwright / Industrial Maintenance Technician to support production operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing manufacturing equipment.

In this role, you'll work closely with production teams to ensure machinery operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.

What You'll Do

✅ Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment

✅ Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and production equipment issues

✅ Set up and adjust automated and manual machinery

✅ Replace tooling, punches, and machine components as needed

✅ Respond to maintenance requests and equipment breakdowns

✅ Identify root causes of recurring equipment problems and implement solutions

✅ Complete preventative maintenance schedules and documentation

✅ Maintain inventory accuracy for maintenance supplies and spare parts

✅ Support production teams and equipment reliability initiatives

✅ Follow all safety procedures and company standards

Required Qualifications

✔ 3+ years of industrial maintenance, millwright, or manufacturing maintenance experience

OR

✔ Technical training combined with relevant maintenance experience

✔ Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills

✔ Experience performing preventative maintenance (PMs)

✔ Electrical troubleshooting experience

✔ Ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues

✔ Experience working with production machinery and automated equipment

✔ Understanding of root cause analysis and continuous improvement

✔ High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications

⭐ PLC troubleshooting or programming experience

⭐ Experience with molding equipment or molding operations

⭐ Industrial automation experience

⭐ Vision inspection or optical inspection experience

⭐ Ability to read equipment manuals, schematics, and work instructions

⭐ Strong documentation and maintenance recordkeeping skills

Schedule

???? 1st Shift

Monday – Friday

7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

✅ Consistent daytime schedule

✅ Work-life balance with evenings off

Work Environment

???? Modern manufacturing facility

???? Clean and organized production environment

???? Smaller, team-oriented workforce

???? Exposure to moving mechanical equipment

???? Occasional exposure to chemicals, fumes, and manufacturing materials

???? Personal protective equipment (PPE) provided

???? Moderate noise levels

Why Join Our Team?

???? Competitive benefits package

???? Growing company with long-term stability

???? Strong work-life balance

???? All tools provided by the employer

???? Close-knit teams with strong collaboration

???? Opportunity to contribute to a growing manufacturing operation

???? Performance-focused culture with opportunities for advancement

Ideal Candidate

You may be a great fit if you have experience as a:

• Millwright
• Industrial Maintenance Technician
• Maintenance Mechanic
• Mechanical Technician
• Electro-Mechanical Technician
• Manufacturing Maintenance Technician
• Industrial Mechanic

Apply Today

If you're a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting equipment, preventing downtime, and keeping production running smoothly, we'd love to connect with you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rensselaer, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Rensselaer,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.