Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Industrial Maintenance Technician assembles, sets up, adjusts, maintains, and repairs custom factory automation equipment and fabricated assemblies used in automated robotic manufacturing solutions. This role involves working from technical drawings and instructions, safely completing tasks both independently and as part of a team, and proactively asking questions to ensure a clear understanding of each assignment. The technician supports a variety of activities aligned with the manufacturing schedule, including work on electro-mechanical equipment, robot cells, and control panels, while maintaining an organized and tidy workspace and occasionally supporting broader manufacturing operations. Periodic travel to customer locations, including overnight and multi-day trips, is required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, disassemble, install, maintain, and troubleshoot electro-mechanical equipment and robot cells associated with custom automated robotic manufacturing solutions.

• Read and interpret technical drawings, including schematics and blueprints, to guide assembly, installation, and maintenance activities.

• Apply basic math skills to mechanical assembly applications to ensure accurate measurements, alignments, and adjustments.

• Assist with the assembly of control panels and electrical systems as needed to support automated manufacturing equipment.

• Perform electrical troubleshooting, including work with PLCs, three-phase power, CNC equipment, and related industrial electrical systems.

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on industrial equipment to minimize downtime and improve reliability.

• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe workspace, including areas where parts, tools, and equipment are stocked and stored.

• Follow technical directions and safety procedures to complete assigned tasks both independently and in collaboration with team members.

• Support other manufacturing operations and activities as required to meet production schedules and project timelines.

• Travel as needed with a small team to customer sites in the Southeast to install, set up, and support equipment, including trips typically lasting 2–5 days.

• Use computers and file management systems to access drawings, documentation, and work instructions and to record work performed.

• Communicate clearly with team members, ask questions to ensure understanding, and contribute to a solutions-oriented, collaborative work environment.

Essential Skills

• Ability to assemble, disassemble, install, maintain, and troubleshoot electro-mechanical equipment and robot cells used in custom automated robotic manufacturing solutions.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting basic technical drawings, including schematics and blueprints.

• Ability to apply basic math to mechanical assembly applications.

• Experience assisting with the assembly of control panels and electrical systems.

• General working knowledge of computers and file management.

• Electrical troubleshooting skills, including PLC troubleshooting, three-phase power, and CNC systems.

• Mechanical troubleshooting skills with exposure to hydraulics and pneumatics in an industrial environment.

• Ability to listen, speak, read, write, and understand English to follow instructions and communicate effectively.

• High school diploma.

• Either an associate degree in Industrial System Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Advanced Manufacturing, or a related field OR at least 1 year of on-the-job training or work experience in an industrial, manufacturing, or fabrication environment.

• Valid driver’s license, maintained in good standing.

• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule and overtime when necessary.

• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally, including overnight, to customer locations.

• Ability to submit to screenings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Solutions-oriented mindset with a positive attitude and strong desire to learn and improve.

• Demonstrated good work ethic and reliability in previous roles.

• Teachable and open to feedback, with a willingness to ask questions and seek help when needed.

• Strong team player who collaborates effectively with colleagues in a small-team environment.

• Comfort working with industrial automation, robotics, and custom manufacturing solutions.

• Experience working in industrial, manufacturing, or fabrication environments.

• Ability to adapt to varying schedules and work conditions while at customer sites.

• Basic familiarity with industrial electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values a strong work ethic, teachability, and a solutions-oriented mindset, creating a culture where continuous learning and improvement are encouraged. The role offers hands-on experience with advanced automation and robotic manufacturing technologies, providing meaningful opportunities to build in-demand technical skills. You benefit from a structured contract-to-hire path, paid travel expenses when visiting customer sites, and the chance to work closely with a supportive team that prioritizes safety, collaboration, and professional growth.

Work Environment

This position is based in an industrial manufacturing environment focused on custom automated robotic solutions and factory automation equipment. You typically work a day shift from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with schedule variations possible while working at customer sites. The work involves frequent hands-on tasks with electro-mechanical equipment, control panels, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, PLCs, three-phase power, and CNC machinery. You use computers for accessing drawings, documentation, and managing files, and you are expected to maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, including storage areas for parts and equipment. Travel is occasional but required, usually within the Southeast region, for 2–5 day trips with all expenses paid and vehicles provided, working in small teams of 2–4 to install and support equipment at customer facilities. Appropriate industrial attire and adherence to safety practices are expected in the shop and on customer sites.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Huntsville,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 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.