Industrial Maintenance Technician III

Industrial Maintenance Technician III

Location: Wheat Ridge, CO
Shift: 3rd Shift | Monday-Friday, 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Paid 30-Minute Lunch)
Saturday Coverage: Approximately every other Saturday, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Pay Rate: $36.00 - $40.00/hour
Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Industrial Maintenance Technicians to join a growing maintenance team in a high-volume, continuous-run manufacturing environment. This is an excellent long-term opportunity with the goal of converting to a permanent employee. The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on maintenance professional with strong mechanical troubleshooting skills and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, adjust, replace, and install plant mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems and components.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment, including roller conveyor systems.
• Maintain and repair gearboxes, motors, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, and related equipment.
• Perform mechanical repairs in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Conduct light welding and fabrication using MIG and Stick welding processes.
• Machine and fabricate replacement parts as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and electrical schematics.
• Lubricate, inspect, and clean equipment and machine components.
• Support maintenance efforts to ensure maximum equipment uptime and production efficiency.

Qualifications
Required

• 5+ years of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong experience with:
  • Mechanical maintenance and repairs
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Gearboxes and motor replacement
  • 3-Phase / 480V electrical systems
  • VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives)
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment and conveyor systems.
• Experience reading blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics.
• High School Diploma or GED required (verification required).
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, especially during peak production periods and holidays.
• Willingness to work rotating Saturday shifts as needed.

Preferred

• Experience with corrugated machinery or box plant manufacturing equipment.
• PLC troubleshooting knowledge and the ability to read electrical schematics.
• Welding and machining experience.

Work Environment

• Heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Fast-paced, continuous production operation.
• Approximately 90% mechanical maintenance and 10% electrical maintenance.
• Collaborative, close-knit maintenance team with strong employee tenure and excellent workplace culture.

What We're Looking For

Successful candidates will:

• Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Be self-motivated and take initiative.
• Enjoy troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Be looking for a long-term career opportunity.
• Work well independently and as part of a team.

Additional Information

• Three openings currently available on 3rd shift.
• Employees begin at the Level 1 pay rate.
• Performance and compensation reviews occur every 90 days.
• Opportunity for long-term growth and permanent employment.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Golden, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.00/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 Golden,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 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.