Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician (Paris, KY)

Job Description

This role focuses on installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining factory and plant machinery to ensure production lines operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will support continuous operations by diagnosing issues quickly, performing preventive maintenance, and helping to optimize equipment performance across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Install factory and plant machinery and equipment according to technical specifications and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on production lines to minimize downtime and maintain efficient operations.
• Repair and replace faulty components, parts, and assemblies on industrial machinery and support systems.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on production equipment to ensure safe and reliable performance.
• Inspect machinery regularly to identify potential problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment modifications.
• Collaborate with production and operations teams to schedule maintenance and support continuous improvement of equipment performance.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working on electrical and mechanical systems in the plant.
• Use appropriate tools, test equipment, and troubleshooting methods to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Support efforts to keep the facility’s machinery compliant with internal standards and regulatory requirements.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience installing industrial factory and plant machinery.
• Strong electrical skills with the ability to work safely on industrial electrical systems.
• Proven troubleshooting abilities for both mechanical and electrical equipment issues.
• Hands-on experience performing repairs on production line machinery and related systems.
• Ability to conduct preventive and corrective maintenance on a wide range of industrial equipment.
• Understanding of safety practices and procedures in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Capability to read and interpret technical information related to machinery and equipment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when diagnosing problems and documenting maintenance work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working as a maintenance technician in an industrial, manufacturing, or plant environment.
• Familiarity with common maintenance tools, test instruments, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with production and operations teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Good communication skills to report findings, explain repairs, and coordinate maintenance activities.

Why Work Here?

You will join a production-focused environment where your technical skills directly contribute to safe, efficient operations. The role offers opportunities to work with a variety of industrial equipment, build your expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, and support continuous improvement initiatives. You can expect a culture that values safety, reliability, and teamwork, with a strong emphasis on maintaining high-quality standards across the facility.

Work Environment

This position is based in a factory or plant setting, working around industrial machinery and production lines. You will spend most of your time on the shop floor, using tools, test equipment, and maintenance devices to install, troubleshoot, and repair equipment. The environment is fast-paced and focused on keeping operations running smoothly, with adherence to established safety procedures and guidelines. Work may involve standing for extended periods, working in proximity to moving machinery, and responding to equipment issues as they arise during production. 

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Georgetown, KY.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Georgetown,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.