Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining and repairing equipment in an aluminum extrusion manufacturing environment. You will take ownership of all aspects of plant maintenance, including preventive maintenance, reactive repairs, and facilities-related work, to ensure production runs safely and efficiently. The position involves working on aluminum extrusion machines as well as CNCs, brake presses, lasers, and powder coating equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of plant maintenance, including preventive, reactive, and facilities maintenance, to support continuous production.
• Attend daily passover meetings to review ongoing issues, prioritize work orders, and coordinate with production and other maintenance team members.
• Respond quickly to reactive maintenance needs to minimize downtime and keep aluminum extrusion lines and related equipment running.
• Troubleshoot and repair extrusion equipment, including 3-phase 480V motors, servo motors, AC/DC motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, extruders, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and gearboxes.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical issues using schematics and electrical troubleshooting techniques on 3-phase systems and related control equipment.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on production machinery, including components of CNCs, brake presses, lasers, and powder coating machines.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance tasks such as greasing bearings, tightening bolts, inspecting components, and replacing worn parts.
• Use PLC systems to assist with troubleshooting machine faults and control issues on production equipment.
• Support major preventive maintenance programs conducted twice per year by planning, executing, and documenting maintenance activities.
• Perform basic facilities maintenance tasks as needed to maintain a safe and reliable plant environment.
• Collaborate with team members and production staff to identify recurring issues and recommend improvements to equipment reliability.
• Document maintenance activities accurately and communicate equipment status and repair needs to appropriate stakeholders.
• Follow safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices when working on electrical and mechanical systems.

Essential Skills

• Proven mechanical troubleshooting experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including working with 3-phase 480V systems.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic presses and hydraulic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining pneumatics on industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Experience with PLC-based equipment for troubleshooting machine controls.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair motors, including servo and AC/DC motors.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on production machinery, including lubrication and mechanical adjustments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair conveyors, extruders, VFDs, and gearboxes.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset and ability to diagnose complex equipment issues under time pressure.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding skills for basic fabrication and repair work.
• Experience with facilities maintenance in an industrial setting.
• Previous experience working with aluminum extrusion equipment.
• Experience with die casting machines or plastic injection molding presses.
• Familiarity with lasers, brake presses, CNC machines, and powder coating equipment.
• Comfort working with industrial PLC systems and controls.

Why Work Here?

You will join a hands-on industrial environment where your technical skills directly support production and equipment reliability. The role offers exposure to a wide variety of machinery and technologies, providing strong opportunities to grow your mechanical, electrical, and controls expertise. You will work within a structured maintenance program that includes regular preventive maintenance cycles and clear shift schedules, supporting a balanced and predictable work routine. The environment values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, giving you the chance to contribute ideas and see the impact of your work on the operation.

Work Environment

This position is based in an industrial manufacturing environment focused on aluminum extrusion and related processes. You will work around heavy machinery such as extrusion lines, CNCs, brake presses, lasers, and powder coating equipment. The role involves a significant amount of hands-on work on the shop floor, often in areas with noise, moving equipment, and typical industrial conditions. You will initially work 8–10 hour days, with plans to implement an on-call program to support maintenance coverage. Major preventive maintenance programs occur twice per year, typically in July and December, during which extended maintenance activities are scheduled. The facility operates on three shifts: 1st shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 2nd shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (with 1 or 2 technicians assigned), and 3rd shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (with 1 or 2 technicians assigned). The dress code requires jeans and steel-toe footwear to support safety and durability in the plant environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cassopolis, MI.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Cassopolis,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 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.