Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician supports safe and reliable plant operations by performing primarily electrical maintenance with some mechanical work. This role focuses on troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and working with PLC systems to minimize downtime and ensure consistent production performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical maintenance on industrial equipment, with an emphasis on 480V systems and three-phase power.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues using PLC systems, schematics, and blueprints to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.

• Conduct preventive maintenance on equipment to reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset life.

• Diagnose and resolve issues involving hydraulics, pneumatics, combustion systems, and mechanical components as needed.

• Use electrical and industrial troubleshooting techniques to quickly identify faults and restore equipment to safe operating condition.

• Perform maintenance repairs on a variety of industrial machinery and systems, ensuring work meets safety and quality standards.

• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical blueprints to plan and execute maintenance tasks.

• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage to support accurate maintenance records and future troubleshooting.

• Collaborate with operations and other maintenance team members to prioritize work and support continuous production.

• Follow all safety procedures and best practices while working on electrical and mechanical systems.

Essential Skills

• Strong electrical maintenance ability with experience working on systems up to 480V.

• Hands-on PLC troubleshooting experience in an industrial environment.

• Proficiency in preventive maintenance practices for industrial equipment.

• Experience with electrical troubleshooting, including three-phase systems.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.

• Experience in industrial maintenance repair, including both electrical and mechanical components.

• Solid understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, combustion, and mechanical maintenance principles.

• Comfort working in a role that is approximately 80% electrical and 20% mechanical.

• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues efficiently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with hydraulic systems in an industrial setting.

• Experience working with pneumatic systems and related components.

• Familiarity with industrial environments and production equipment.

• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and shift patterns as needed.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from highly competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that begins on the date of hire. Team members enjoy extensive benefits including a 401(k) plan with company match, three weeks of paid time off in the first full year, and eligibility for bonus programs. The organization values long-term careers, supports work-life balance through structured scheduling, and provides opportunities to grow technical skills in a modern industrial environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial facility with a strong focus on electrical maintenance work. The position primarily operates on a night shift schedule from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a planned transition to 12-hour shifts. The schedule follows a rotating pattern of two days on and three days off, then three days on and two days off, requiring flexibility to support shift changes. The environment involves working around industrial machinery, electrical systems up to 480V, PLC-controlled equipment, and mechanical components such as hydraulics and pneumatics. Technicians work on the production floor and in maintenance areas, following all safety procedures and using appropriate personal protective equipment as required by the facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Cassopolis, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $74880.00 - $83200.00/yr.

Highly competitive pay Extensive benefits starting on date of hire, including 401(k) match, 3 weeks of PTO in first full year, and bonus eligibility

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cassopolis,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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.