Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on building, testing, and maintaining systems to ensure they operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. You will work with electrical and mechanical components, including transmitters, photo eyes, sensors, and automation equipment, and support both preventive maintenance and emergency repairs in a modern manufacturing environment. Over time, you may have the opportunity to travel to customer sites to support installations, service, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Construct, assemble, and help test systems to ensure they are built and functioning correctly.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems used in production operations.
• Troubleshoot motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, HVAC systems, and other automated production equipment.
• Work with transmitters, photo eyes, sensors, and automation components to ensure proper operation and integration.
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documentation to support installation and repair activities.
• Support machine installations, upgrades, modifications, and equipment relocations on the production floor.
• Respond promptly to production downtime and emergency repair situations to restore equipment to service.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting and electrical troubleshooting, including work on 3-phase power systems.
• Maintain accurate and detailed maintenance, repair, and service records for all equipment.
• Follow OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and company safety standards at all times.
• Assist with continuous improvement initiatives focused on equipment reliability, performance, and safety.
• Collaborate with other technicians and production staff to identify root causes of equipment issues and implement effective solutions.
• Remain open to future travel to customer sites to support equipment installation, service, and troubleshooting as needed.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance or mechanical work.
• Hands-on experience performing preventive maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment.
• Strong electrical maintenance and troubleshooting skills, including work on 3-phase electrical systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with motors, drives, conveyors, pumps, and automated production equipment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated PLC troubleshooting capabilities.
• Experience with transmitters, photo eyes, sensors, and automation components.
• Ability to follow OSHA, lockout/tagout, and company safety procedures consistently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond effectively to emergency repair situations.
• Capability to maintain accurate maintenance and repair records.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Electrical and automation experience that supports installation, troubleshooting, and repair activities.
• Service-oriented mindset with experience supporting equipment in production settings.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites in the future for installation and service work.
• Comfort working collaboratively with a small to mid-sized production team.
• Interest in contributing to continuous improvement and equipment reliability initiatives.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable organization that offers a full benefits package and a profit-sharing program, allowing you to share in the company’s success. The environment supports long-term career growth, with opportunities to expand your skills in automation, electrical systems, and field service. You will work in a clean, well-maintained facility with a collaborative team that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled, very clean warehouse and manufacturing environment. You will work alongside approximately 40–45 people on the production floor, collaborating closely with other technicians and operations staff. Work involves regular use of tools and test equipment for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as reading blueprints and schematics. Safety procedures, including OSHA guidelines and lockout/tagout protocols, are an integral part of daily operations.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

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.

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.