Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician -Day Shift (Automation Focus)
Job Description
This role supports a fast-paced distribution facility by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing automated material handling and facility systems on the night shift. You will work hands-on with conveyors, automation equipment, and facility infrastructure to keep operations running safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime, while documenting maintenance activities and collaborating closely with operations and engineering teams.
Responsibilities

• Perform regular preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on conveyor systems, including fabricating, installing, and repairing conveyor components, while maintaining accurate maintenance records.
• Participate in testing, diagnosing, and troubleshooting issues with automated equipment such as conveyor systems, v-belt transfers, Bombay unit sortation systems, carton erectors, banding machines, MCC cabinets, stretch wrappers, vision systems, scanners, and printers.
• Support maintenance and repair of facility systems, including plumbing, electrical, HVAC, elevators, forklifts, and other equipment associated with the operation of a distribution facility.
• Repair or replace control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, and similar components as needed to restore safe and reliable operation.
• Set up and operate welders, drill presses, grinders, hand tools, and other metalworking equipment to fabricate or modify parts and perform mechanical repairs.
• Participate in troubleshooting of microcontrollers and PLC-based systems, including platforms such as Omron, Mitsubishi, and Keyence, with the ability to identify correct I/O points and match addressing with machine schematics.
• Review and interpret machine schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to support accurate diagnosis and effective repair of equipment issues.
• Participate in equipment problem evaluations, identifying root causes, detecting defective materials or components, and reporting findings and recommendations for corrective actions.
• Apply a strong understanding of safety circuits, relays, interlocks, and emergency stop circuits when troubleshooting and repairing equipment to ensure safe operation.
• Use PC-based tools and software, including Microsoft Office applications and AutoCAD, to document maintenance work, update records, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, and other departments regarding equipment status, repair progress, and any issues that may impact operations.
• Work both independently and as part of a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, metric-driven environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities and operational needs.
• Follow all safety rules, operating procedures, and maintenance instructions, ensuring compliance with facility standards and promoting a safe, clean, and organized workplace.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlisle, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 Carlisle,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.