Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and facility equipment. This role supports operational goals by ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently through both scheduled and emergency maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on automated production equipment, such as conveyors, robotic arms, and pneumatic systems.
• Maintain facility systems including compressors, chillers, dust collectors, and lighting.
• Conduct mechanical repairs on gearboxes, chains, pulleys, and pneumatic components.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems including sensors, motors, and VFDs.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, electrical diagrams, and work orders.
• Use hand tools, power tools, meters, and material handling equipment.
• Report issues and unusual conditions to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Log daily activities using company software.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to diagnose and repair AC/DC systems, high and low voltage circuits, and components like sensors, motors, and VFDs.
• Experience reading wiring diagrams and electrical schematics.
• Hands-on experience with gearboxes, chains, pulleys, pneumatic cylinders, and piping.
• Familiarity with facility systems such as compressors, chillers, and dust collectors.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and electric meters.
• Minimum of 4 years of maintenance experience in a production or industrial setting.
• Understanding of automation and robotics systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding experience.
• Knowledge of AC/DC motors.
• HVAC knowledge.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy 18 days of PTO and 11 holidays each year. Benefit from a 401k plan that supports your future.

Work Environment

The role is on the 3rd shift (10:00 pm - 6:30 am) from Sunday to Thursday, with training on the 1st shift for 1-2 months (6:00 am - 2:30 pm, Monday to Friday). Employees must be clean-shaven to wear respirators in specific areas. Work occurs in a manufacturing facility across two adjacent buildings, where there may be a paint-like smell due to materials used. The position offers a structured yet dynamic work environment focused on safety and efficiency.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Marcos, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/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 San Marcos,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.