Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Join a fast-paced manufacturing team as an Industrial Maintenance Technician responsible for keeping production equipment, mobile equipment, cranes, utility systems, and facility infrastructure operating safely and efficiently. In this role, you troubleshoot and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems while supporting preventive maintenance activities to improve equipment reliability and uptime.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair gearbox systems, hydraulic systems, electrical controls, and mechanical assemblies to minimize downtime.

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment, mobile equipment, cranes, and utility systems to improve reliability and extend equipment life.

• Support hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and controls-related repairs across the facility.

• Inspect and maintain cranes, hoists, lifting systems, cables, rails, grease systems, structural components, and gearboxes to ensure safe and consistent operation.

• Perform crane maintenance, including overhead crane systems, and document findings and repairs as needed.

• Carry out forklift maintenance and other mobile equipment repairs to keep material handling operations running smoothly.

• Monitor equipment performance, identify potential issues, and recommend improvements to enhance uptime and efficiency.

• Follow safety procedures, lockout/tagout practices, and company maintenance standards while working on all equipment.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a multi-craft maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment.

• Hands-on experience performing maintenance on overhead cranes, including inspections and repairs.

• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills for production equipment and control systems.

• Mechanical aptitude with experience repairing gearbox systems and mechanical assemblies.

• Practical knowledge of hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and repair.

• Experience performing preventive maintenance on production and mobile equipment.

• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical controls, including basic control circuits and components.

• Capability to support hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, and controls-related repairs with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience inspecting and maintaining cranes, hoists, lifting systems, cables, rails, grease systems, and structural components.

• Experience in crane maintenance and overhead lifting systems within a manufacturing setting.

• Experience with forklift maintenance and other material handling equipment.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to following safety and maintenance procedures.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable manufacturing operation where maintenance is valued as a critical part of the business. You work with a variety of equipment and technologies, giving you the opportunity to build and expand your technical skills. The schedule offers consistent second-shift hours Monday through Friday, supporting predictable work-life balance. You become part of a team-focused environment that emphasizes safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing environment on a second-shift schedule, working Monday through Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. You work around production machinery, cranes, forklifts, and utility systems, performing maintenance both on the shop floor and within facility infrastructure areas. The environment is fast-paced and hands-on, with regular exposure to industrial equipment, moving machinery, and typical manufacturing conditions such as noise and varying temperatures. You use standard maintenance tools and equipment to perform electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic work while following established safety procedures and plant guidelines.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.50 - $29.50/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 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.