Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be tasked with performing both mechanical and electrical repairs throughout the plant. Your role will involve troubleshooting, repairing, maintaining, and installing equipment while adhering to all plant policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and install equipment in compliance with plant policies and procedures.
• Work with machinery and mechanical equipment including motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components, conveyor systems, and production line equipment.
• Read diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer's specifications for installations.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, precision-measuring devices, and testing instruments.
• Maintain all company assets at the highest level of availability by executing the PM schedule.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot root causes on equipment in a professional and timely manner.
• Collaborate with operators on process improvements and train them on routine preventative maintenance.
• Support engineering and continuous improvement projects, including trials and installations.
• Maintain good housekeeping in the maintenance department and after completing jobs.
• Adhere to all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
• Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• Repair hydraulic components.
• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs).
• Track work orders manually.
• Conduct basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Complete other duties as assigned by the manager.

Essential Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• Repairing hydraulic components.
• Performing preventive maintenance.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Using diagnostic tools such as Meger Meter, Multi-Meter, Amp Probe, and Infrared Thermometer.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical skills in hydraulics and pneumatics or electrical abilities with troubleshooting capability.
• Knowledge of welding and HVAC.
• Familiarity with blueprints, schematics, and electrical troubleshooting of motors, 3-phase systems, and hydraulics.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that offers full benefits once you become permanent, a 401k with company match, and ample room for growth, including opportunities for supervisor promotion.

Work Environment

The work environment is within an industrial manufacturing setting with 16 press machines, 2 cutting machines, and 2 forming machines. It can get warm with all the presses running, but the facility is well-lit. Shift timings include: 1st shift from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, 2nd shift from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm, and 3rd shift from 11:00 pm to 7:30 am.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buford, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/hr.

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 Buford,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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.

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.

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.