Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role supports a high-speed corrugated box converting facility, where you will keep complex production equipment running in a fast-paced, just-in-time manufacturing environment. You will diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic issues on high-speed converting equipment and ensure downtime is minimized in a high-pressure, continuous operation.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot equipment issues from screen to fault, identifying root causes and implementing effective repairs on high-speed converting machinery.

• Maintain and repair specialty folder gluers, compression tables, die cutters, and other high-speed converting equipment in a corrugated sheet plant environment.

• Respond to reactive maintenance needs, performing approximately 80% reactive and 20% preventive maintenance activities.

• Perform electrical troubleshooting on systems up to 480 volts, including motors, drives, and control circuits.

• Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical components such as gear systems, pulleys, rollers, conveyors, and strappers.

• Work extensively on pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of pneumatic components.

• Maintain and troubleshoot pumps, including those used in ink systems and other plant processes.

• Conduct calibrations on relevant equipment to ensure accuracy and reliable operation.

• Inspect and maintain drives and motor systems, including alignment, replacement, and performance checks.

• Service and replace belts and related drive components to ensure reliable material handling and machine performance.

• Troubleshoot and repair ink systems used in corrugated box production.

• Support conveyor systems and material handling equipment to ensure smooth product flow throughout the facility.

• Read and interpret schematics and equipment documentation to guide troubleshooting and repair activities.

• Perform basic PLC and control system troubleshooting as needed, particularly on Siemens, Wiege, and Mitsubishi control platforms.

• Assist with preventive maintenance tasks, including inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and scheduled component replacements.

• Collaborate with production staff to understand equipment issues and prioritize maintenance activities in a just-in-time environment.

• Work safely and efficiently under high-pressure conditions where equipment downtime is unacceptable.

• Adapt to changing priorities and support production needs, including working extended hours and every other Saturday when required.

Why Work Here?

You will join a facility that invests in its workforce through competitive benefits and long-term financial support. The organization offers a 401(k) plan with a 4% match, helping you build financial security for the future. Comprehensive benefits are available, with family coverage offered at a defined weekly cost, supporting your household’s health and well-being. You will work with advanced high-speed equipment in a dynamic environment that values technical expertise, problem-solving, and reliability, providing opportunities to grow your skills and experience in industrial maintenance.

Work Environment

This role is based in a high-speed corrugated sheet plant that operates 24 hours per day, five days per week. The facility runs multiple primary machines continuously, including specialty folders, compression tables, die cutters, and related high-speed converting equipment. The environment is fast-paced and high pressure due to just-in-time production requirements, where equipment uptime is critical and downtime is not acceptable. Shifts are 10 hours per day, with day shifts typically running from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and night shifts typically running from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, or 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on designated days. Team members must be flexible and able to work every other Saturday if needed. You will work around electrical systems up to 480 volts, as well as motors, drives, pumps, pneumatic systems, ink systems, conveyors, rollers, strappers, and belt-driven equipment. The role requires comfort in an industrial manufacturing environment with continuous machine operation and a strong focus on safety and reliability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $36.00/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 Indianapolis,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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.