Maintenance Technician

A manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to assist with maintaining equipment and the overall facility. This role involves ensuring the proper functioning of conveyor systems, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, as well as HVAC systems. The technician will be responsible for performing daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance tasks, general remodel and reconstruction tasks, and documenting and tracking maintenance progress.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot conveyor systems, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.
• Perform HVAC troubleshooting, including handling RTUs and pumps.
• Conduct preventive maintenance tasks on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis for general facilities and equipment.
• Carry out general remodel and reconstruction tasks, such as fixing doors, painting walls, and performing light plumbing.
• Document and track maintenance tasks and progress.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and repairs on conveyor systems.
• Experience with HVAC systems and pumps.
• Skillful in plumbing, carpentry, and building maintenance.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance.
• Proficiency with power and hand tools.
• Preferred experience with equipment such as Drop Packers, Top Sealers, Palletizers, Case Erectors, and Blow Molding machines.
• Knowledge of pneumatics (cylinders, valves, solenoids, etc.).
• Understanding of hydraulics (cylinders, valves, solenoids, etc.).
• Electrical knowledge including multimeters, 24v to 480v 3-phase power, electric motors, VFDs, etc.
• Experience with automation systems (photo eyes, proximity switches, limit switches, etc.).
• Familiarity with various pumps (diaphragm, centrifugal, and displacement).
• Mechanical skills including motor alignment, bearing replacement, and reading mechanical blueprints.

Gain valuable experience in industrial maintenance with opportunities for weekly overtime and year-round consistent work. This role offers the potential to grow into a lead position, providing a great platform for career advancement.

Work Environment

The position operates in a manufacturing environment with production equipment and machinery. It offers two shifts: 1st shift from Monday to Friday (9AM-5:30PM or 10AM-6:30PM), and 2nd shift from Monday to Friday (4:00PM-12:30AM), with a start time of 2PM during busy seasons.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

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 Saint Paul,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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.