Maintenance Technician

General Information

Name


Maintenance Technician


Employment Type


Direct Hire


Position level


Full-time


Virtual/Remote?


No


Labor Category


Light Industrial


Date


27-May-2026


City


Athens


State


Alabama


Country


United States


Ref #


9247852076


Description & Requirements

Description

Think the best job opportunities are far away? Think again. Great opportunities are right here in your backyard. Kelly® is looking for a Maintenance Tech to work at a premier manufacturing client in Birmingham, AL. Let us help you grow at work and discover the next step in your career, all while being a vital part of your community. Compensation: $25 per hour
Why you should apply to be Maintenance Tech:

• Competitive pay rate of $25/hr with regular opportunities for overtime
• Thrive in a safe, well-regarded manufacturing facility with strong safety culture and adherence to OSHA standards
• Work in a supportive environment where your skills in maintenance are valued and developed
• Gain experience with advanced manufacturing machinery and preventative maintenance procedures

What's a typical day as Maintenance Tech? You'll be:

• Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on production equipment such as extruders, conveyors, balers, and granulators.
• Performing scheduled preventative maintenance according to established procedures to minimize downtime and prevent equipment failure.
• Assisting with equipment setup, calibration, and changeovers for various production runs.
• Documenting work performed, hours, and parts used through Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Adhering strictly to OSHA and company safety protocols, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and keeping a clean, safe work area.
• Identifying, ordering, and replacing defective parts such as belts, bearings, and motors.

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have at least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably within plastics or a manufacturing environment (must-have).
• Are proficient in troubleshooting and repairing equipment, as well as reading blueprints and schematics, and using hand/power tools (must-have).
• Can lift up to 50 lbs and have the ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures (must-have).
• Are flexible and available to work 12-hour shifts, weekends, and be on-call for emergencies (must-have).

What happens next:
Once you apply, you'll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don't worry-even if this position doesn't work out, you're still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work. Apply to be our Maintenance Tech today!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly
Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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