Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical, electronic, mechanical, and control systems in an industrial manufacturing environment. You ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of a wide range of production equipment, from legacy machinery to modern automated systems, by quickly diagnosing complex equipment failures and implementing effective repairs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical systems operating at 120VAC, 480VAC, and 24VDC to ensure safe and reliable performance.
• Diagnose and repair industrial electrical and electronic equipment, including sensors, relays, contactors, and other control devices.
• Troubleshoot, install, and repair industrial motors, motor starters, and motor control circuits to minimize downtime.
• Assemble, wire, modify, and troubleshoot electrical control cabinets and control panels according to technical specifications.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation to support accurate troubleshooting and installation.
• Diagnose and resolve both electrical and mechanical failures on production equipment to maintain continuous operation.
• Troubleshoot and maintain Allen-Bradley PLC systems and related control hardware to support automated processes.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) to optimize motor performance and process control.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems to ensure proper function of machinery and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on a variety of equipment, ranging from older school machinery to modern automated manufacturing equipment, to reduce unplanned downtime.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with both legacy industrial machinery and modern automated manufacturing equipment.
• Comfort working independently on complex technical problems as well as collaborating with production and maintenance teams.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices in an industrial environment.
• Ability to work night shifts and adapt to a rotating 2-2-3 schedule.
• Willingness to develop skills and take on increasing responsibility to support performance-based growth opportunities.

Why Work Here?

You join a workplace that rewards skill development and performance with clear opportunities for wage growth within the first year. You benefit from a comprehensive benefits package and the chance to increase your earnings through available overtime. The environment values technical expertise, continuous improvement, and the long-term development of its maintenance team members.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial manufacturing facility operating on a night shift following a 2-2-3 schedule (work 2 days, off 2 days, work 3 days, alternating). You work with a mix of older machinery and modern automated equipment. The environment emphasizes safe, reliable operation of equipment and offers overtime opportunities for those who want to increase their hours and earnings.

This is a Permanent position based out of West Lafayette, IN.

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

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.

Comprehensive benefits package available on the first of the month following 30 days of employment Free employee-only medical plan 401(k) with 4% company match Dental, vision, HSA, wellness incentives, tuition reimbursement, and employee assistance programs PTO package available

This is a fully onsite position in West Lafayette,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.