Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician supports a high-volume manufacturing center by performing preventive maintenance and repairs on mainline equipment used in shearing, forging, heat treating, and assembly processes. This role focuses on keeping production equipment operating safely and efficiently, while driving continuous improvements that increase uptime and overall equipment effectiveness. The technician also maintains facility systems such as overhead doors, plumbing, lighting, hoists, and parts handling systems, and uses strong mechanical and electrical skills to troubleshoot issues across a wide range of industrial machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on mainline equipment that supports shearing, forging, heat treating, and assembly processes to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on shears, punch presses, furnaces, conveyors, and other production equipment.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, and electrical schematics to diagnose issues and plan repairs or modifications.
• Maintain and repair facility systems including overhead doors, plumbing, lighting, hoists, and parts handling systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving DC drives, AC frequency drives, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, switches, and control systems.
• Use a multimeter to safely troubleshoot 480V power circuits and control wiring, including three-phase systems.
• Perform welding and fabrication work, as well as basic machine shop tasks, to repair components and implement equipment improvements.
• Conduct PLC troubleshooting to identify control-related faults and support the reliable operation of automated equipment.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and improvements to support equipment history and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with another maintenance technician and production personnel to prioritize work orders and respond promptly to equipment breakdowns.
• Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing processes and equipment to increase uptime, efficiency, and reliability.
• Follow all safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements while working on electrical, mechanical, and high-temperature equipment.
• Support shift coverage needs by working assigned 2nd shift hours and participating in overtime as required by production demands.
• Complete all required tasks and performance expectations during the 90-day probationary period to demonstrate proficiency and reliability.

Essential Skills

• 1–2 years of industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience working on machinery or equipment.
• Hands-on mechanical experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, furnaces, gears, pulleys, drives, chains, and motors.
• Electrical experience working with systems up to 480V, including three-phase power, sensors, switches, AC/DC drives, and VFDs, ideally with at least 2 years of experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and electrical schematics to support troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency using a multimeter to safely diagnose issues in 480V power circuits and control wiring.
• Experience with preventive maintenance practices in an industrial maintenance setting.
• Industrial maintenance experience with PLC troubleshooting and basic understanding of programmable controllers.
• Ability to perform welding and fabrication tasks to repair or modify equipment components.
• Basic machine shop skills to support repairs and equipment improvements.
• Comfort working with industrial furnaces, shears, punch presses, and other heavy manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to work effectively on a 2nd shift schedule from Monday to Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Capability to work safely in hot, dirty, noisy, and confined environments within a manufacturing facility.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical or associate degree in an industrial, electrical, or mechanical discipline, which may count toward required years of experience.
• Experience using personal computers for basic documentation, maintenance records, or interfacing with equipment controls.
• Prior experience working with hoists, parts handling systems, and overhead doors in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement concepts and implementing equipment or process enhancements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with another maintenance technician and production staff in a small team setting.
• Willingness to participate in a structured pay advancement program tied to performance and tenure.
• Reliability and consistency in attendance to qualify for attendance-based recognition programs.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a stable, direct-hire opportunity with comprehensive benefits and clear pathways for advancement. The organization offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a 401(k) plan that includes a 50% match on the first 3% of contributions. Time off benefits include prorated vacation during the first year, 80 hours of vacation in the second year with increases based on service milestones, and 11 paid holidays, including one floating day. A perfect attendance award program provides additional days off, rewarding consistent reliability. A structured step program offers pay advancement every three months for employees below the midpoint of the pay range, followed by annual merit increases, creating a transparent growth path. All hours over 40 in a week count toward overtime, regardless of whether those hours include vacation or holidays, providing a highly competitive overtime structure.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Harrisburg, PA.

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $72800.00/yr.

Opportunity for OT Direct hire Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, and 401K match 50% up to the first 3% Vacation - 1st year is prorated up to 10 days and 2nd year get 80 hours and increase after certain marks of service 11 holidays - 1 floating Perfect attendance award for additional days off Have something in place called the step program which is a pay advancement program where if someone isn't at the mid point of pay they will get increases every 3 months till they reach it and then received yearly merit increases For overtime - all hours over 40 are counted as OT no matter if it was vacation, holiday etc. Huge selling point as not many companies do this.

This is a fully onsite position in Harrisburg,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 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.