Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician

Competitive Pay & Career Growth Opportunities

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician who enjoys troubleshooting, repairing, and improving industrial equipment? We're looking for a hands-on professional with strong mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC troubleshooting skills to help keep our production equipment running safely and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable manufacturing environment that values skilled technicians, offers overtime opportunities, and rewards reliability and performance.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems
• Install, assemble, test, and maintain machinery to support efficient production
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce downtime and extend equipment life
• Diagnose equipment issues using laptops, volt meters, and other diagnostic tools
• Respond quickly to machine breakdowns and complete emergency repairs
• Replace worn or damaged parts and make equipment adjustments as needed
• Perform welding and fabrication repairs to support equipment reliability
• Monitor machine performance and identify potential issues before they impact production
• Maintain safe work practices and follow all company safety procedures
• Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors during shift handoffs

What We're Looking For

• 3–5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to use volt meters and other diagnostic tools safely
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Welding and fabrication experience
• Working knowledge of industrial production equipment
• Ability to work independently and solve problems in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting multiple production machines in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of automated equipment and control systems
• Experience with root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives
• Ability to prioritize maintenance tasks in a production setting

Why Join Our Team?

• Shift differential opportunities
• Attendance incentives
• Retention bonuses
• Consistent rotating schedule with built-in days off
• Overtime opportunities available
• Stable manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to expand your maintenance and troubleshooting skills
• Supportive team culture focused on safety and success

Schedule

Training Schedule:

• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Regular Schedule:

• Candidates MUST be open to working wither day shift or night shift
• Day Shift: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 2-2-3 rotating schedule

Work Environment

You'll work in a fast-paced manufacturing facility supporting approximately 18 production loom machines. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC-based equipment using hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment, and welding/fabrication tools. This position is ideal for a technician who enjoys solving problems, minimizing downtime, and keeping production running at peak performance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hickory, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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 Hickory,NC.

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.