Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining and improving a variety of manufacturing equipment and machines in a shop environment. You will perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshoot issues on both modern and older equipment, and create and implement a comprehensive preventative maintenance schedule to keep production running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical machines and production equipment to ensure reliable operation.

• Troubleshoot and repair heavy electrical systems, including 480V equipment, switches, and related components.

• Diagnose and service pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including air cylinders and associated controls.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair CNC machines to minimize downtime and ensure accurate operation.

• Create, implement, and manage a preventative maintenance schedule for all equipment in the shop.

• Perform maintenance on newer robotic arms as needed, ensuring they operate safely and efficiently.

• Inspect and service older, more manual equipment, identifying issues before they lead to equipment failure.

• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical documentation to support maintenance and repair activities.

• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage to support ongoing equipment reliability.

• Collaborate with production and leadership to prioritize maintenance tasks and coordinate equipment downtime.

Essential Skills

• Industrial maintenance experience with a focus on mechanical and machine maintenance (required).

• Hands-on experience maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment, including older, more manual machines.

• Proficiency working with heavy electrical systems, including 480V equipment (required).

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints (required).

• Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics, including troubleshooting and repair.

• Experience in maintaining CNC machines and related control systems.

• Capability to develop and execute preventative maintenance schedules.

• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Familiarity with robotics maintenance, including robotic arms.

• Attention to detail and a safety-focused approach when working with high-voltage and complex equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in an industrial or manufacturing shop environment.

• Comfort working with a mix of modern robotic equipment and older, more manual machinery.

• Ability to work independently and take ownership of the maintenance function.

• Strong communication skills to coordinate with production and other team members.

• Organizational skills to track maintenance tasks, parts, and equipment history.

Why Work Here?

You will have the opportunity to take ownership of the maintenance function and help shape how the department operates. The role offers the chance to build and implement preventative maintenance schedules, influence equipment reliability, and work closely with a tight-knit team in a stable manufacturing environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a shop environment with approximately 40 employees. The standard work schedule runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Rare, mandatory overtime may be required on Fridays, depending on maintenance needs; this can range from 3 in a row, to once in 6 months, based on equipment repair demands. Fridays are dedicated to maintenance and repairs rather than production work, allowing focused time on equipment reliability and improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of North Branch, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70720.00 - $81120.00/yr.

Full insurance coverage, medical, dental, vision, 401k. Direct hire, training provided.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Branch,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 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.