Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This 1st shift Maintenance Technician role focuses on maintaining, servicing, and repairing plant machinery, electrical systems, and facility equipment. The technician plans and performs a wide range of tasks, including gas and arc welding, flame cutting, and fabrication operations, while ensuring equipment reliability and safe plant operations. Candidates should bring at least 3+ years of industry experience or a degree equivalent in a related field, along with a strong electrical maintenance history.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform maintenance, service, and repair activities on plant machinery, electrical systems, and facility equipment.

• Carry out a normal range of gas and arc welding, flame cutting, and fabrication operations to support equipment repair and modification.

• Interpret wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and blueprints to diagnose and complete electrical and mechanical work accurately.

• Test and inspect pumps and associated devices to verify proper operation and identify potential issues.

• Determine and trace the cause of equipment problems by performing thorough troubleshooting of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

• Perform routine maintenance and service tasks to keep plant machinery and equipment in optimal working condition.

• Lubricate plant machinery and equipment according to maintenance schedules to reduce wear and extend equipment life.

• Use quality measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures to verify dimensions and tolerances during maintenance and fabrication work.

• Apply PLC knowledge to assist in troubleshooting and resolving control system issues as needed.

• Use electrical troubleshooting techniques and measuring devices to identify, diagnose, and correct electrical faults.

• Follow safety procedures and best practices while working in a heavy industrial environment around copper and scrap materials.

• Collaborate with team members and communicate equipment status, issues, and completed work to ensure smooth plant operations.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3+ years of electrical maintenance experience in an industrial or similar environment, or a degree equivalent in a related field.

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician working with plant machinery, electrical systems, and facility equipment.

• Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and blueprints for electrical and mechanical systems.

• Hands-on experience with troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Ability to test and inspect pumps and associated devices to ensure proper function.

• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including the use of appropriate measuring devices.

• Experience using quality measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, and tape measures.

• Basic to intermediate PLC knowledge to support troubleshooting and maintenance activities.

• Ability to perform gas and arc welding, flame cutting, and fabrication operations as part of maintenance and repair work.

• Comfort working in a dirty industrial environment around copper and scrap materials.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Degree or technical diploma in a related field is considered an equivalent to the required years of experience.

• Familiarity with upgraded and modernized equipment in an industrial setting.

• Experience working in a unionized environment is a plus.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe work practices.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team on a rotating schedule.

Why Work Here?

You will join a union environment that offers healthcare and benefits coverage starting from day one, providing strong support and security. The company offers an immediate boot stipend to help you get the gear you need to work comfortably and safely. You can earn additional days off when safety and production goals are met, rewarding strong performance and safe work habits. The role offers a 1st shift schedule and competitive pay, supporting both work-life balance and financial stability.

Work Environment

This position operates in a heavy industrial, dirty work environment where you will regularly be around copper and scrap materials. The facility consists of two buildings, including one with more recently upgraded equipment where this role is primarily based. The schedule follows a rotating pattern from 5:00 pm to 5:00 am: work two days, off two days, work two days, off three days, work two days, off two days. You will work with plant machinery, electrical systems, pumps, and control equipment, using tools such as measuring devices, welding equipment, and PLC-related diagnostic tools. Appropriate work attire and safety gear are expected to align with industrial conditions and safety standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Eminence, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $79560.00 - $79560.00/yr.

Competitive benefits - come see me to discuss and review.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eminence,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.