Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – DIRECT HIRE

Are you a skilled Maintenance Technician who enjoys troubleshooting, repairing, and improving industrial equipment? Join a growing team where your expertise keeps production moving and your contributions make an immediate impact.

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment and conveyor systems

• Diagnose equipment issues using schematics, measuring tools, and testing equipment

• Complete welding, fabrication, and machine repairs as needed

• Support continuous improvement efforts and minimize downtime

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment

What We're Looking For

✅ 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience

✅ Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills

✅ Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and PLC diagnostics

✅ Ability to read and interpret schematics

✅ Welding and fabrication experience preferred

✅Textile or nonwoven manufacturing experience is a plus

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay

• Comprehensive benefits package

• 401(k) with company match

• PTO, tuition reimbursement, and referral bonuses

• Stable, team-oriented manufacturing environment

Schedule

Monday-Friday – 1 st shift and 2 nd shift openings

If you're a hands-on maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems and keeping equipment operating at peak performance, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hickory, NC.

Pay and Benefits

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 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.