Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Join a highvolume manufacturing operation as an Industrial Maintenance Technician, where you will keep production equipment and conveyor systems running safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will perform both preventive and reactive maintenance, troubleshoot complex industrial systems, and collaborate closely with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and reactive maintenance on production equipment and conveyor systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems across the facility.
• Diagnose issues related to PLCcontrolled equipment, with a focus on Mitsubishi platforms.
• Support robotic troubleshooting and repair, primarily working with Fanuc robots.
• Assist with equipment changeovers, upgrades, and continuous improvement projects to improve reliability and throughput.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting, including reviewing basic logic to resolve equipment faults and process issues.
• Carry out fabrication tasks for occasional projects or repairs, such as modifying or building components to support maintenance needs.
• Support conveyorbased production lines, ensuring smooth operation and rapid response to breakdowns or stoppages.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with production, engineering, and other maintenance team members to coordinate work and minimize downtime.
• Document maintenance activities and share information about recurring issues to help drive longterm solutions.

Essential Skills

• Handson experience performing preventive and reactive maintenance in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including working safely with industrial power and control systems.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems, including bearings, drives, and mechanical assemblies.
• Experience working with hydraulic systems, including diagnosing leaks, pressure issues, and component failures.
• Experience working with pneumatic systems, including valves, actuators, and air supply components.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLCcontrolled equipment, including Mitsubishi platforms, using basic logic understanding.
• Experience supporting conveyorbased production lines, including responding quickly to breakdowns and performance issues.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as equipment manuals, schematics, and diagrams.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with production and engineering teams and clearly explain issues and solutions.
• Commitment to working safely and following established procedures and guidelines in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of PLC systems with the ability to understand and work with basic logic for troubleshooting.
• Experience with Fanuc robots and robotic troubleshooting in a production setting.
• Fabrication experience for occasional projects or repairs, such as welding, cutting, or modifying parts and structures.
• Experience in Maintenance Technology or Engineering is welcome.
• Equivalent handson industrial maintenance experience will also be considered in place of a formal degree.
• Experience in industrial maintenance technician roles involving electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyor systems.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a competitive medical plan where the primary cost is the deductible, helping keep healthcare expenses predictable and manageable. Medical coverage can begin quickly following conversion, supporting a smooth transition into fulltime employment. The timeoff structure offers sick and personal hours that accrue throughout the year, with balances essentially refreshing every few months and resetting to a full 40 hours at the annual mark, promoting worklife balance and flexibility when personal or health needs arise.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing facility with two production lines and integrated conveyor systems. You will work on 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with overtime required every other Saturday. The schedule includes two paid 10minute breaks and one unpaid 30minute lunch each day. The environment is fastpaced and productionoriented, with frequent interaction with industrial equipment such as PLCcontrolled machinery, Mitsubishi PLCs, and Fanuc robots. Work is performed on the shop floor around moving conveyors and automated systems, requiring adherence to safety procedures and appropriate industrial attire suitable for a manufacturing setting.

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

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.