Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description

This role supports manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing all facilities and production equipment. You will diagnose and resolve mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical issues while performing scheduled preventive maintenance and documenting all work in an electronic system.

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair facilities and manufacturing equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
• Identify, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and simple electrical problems on plant facilities and production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance according to defined intervals and schedules in a timely manner.
• Document maintenance activities, concerns, and resolutions in an electronic database with clear and accurate entries.
• Develop and provide action plans to address recurring maintenance issues and share status reports as needed.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation to support maintenance and repair activities.
• Support optimization of equipment performance and uptime through proactive maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with operations and other maintenance team members to prioritize work and minimize production downtime.

• 1–3 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment, or an associate’s degree in a technical discipline in lieu of work experience.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Ability to identify, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and simple electrical issues.
• Functional knowledge of mechanical components such as valves, pipe fittings, bearings, motors, and gearboxes.
• Experience with preventive maintenance practices and schedules.
• Ability to perform electrical maintenance tasks at a basic level in an industrial environment.
• Skill in using and interpreting blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document work in an electronic maintenance system.

• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline (such as industrial maintenance, mechanical, or electrical technology) is a plus and may substitute for required experience.
• Experience working in a climate-controlled, healthcare-related or clean manufacturing environment.
• Comfort working on a second shift schedule and flexibility within defined shift hours.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate maintenance status and action plans clearly.

Employees receive direct-hire status with benefits available from day one, along with structured 30-, 60-, 90-day, and 1-year performance evaluations that support growth and development. The organization offers a boot stipend to help with work-related attire and fosters a positive, supportive company culture focused on safety, cleanliness, and long-term employee success.

This is a second shift position, typically scheduled Monday through Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with some flexibility on hours as needed. The facility is climate-controlled and maintained to healthcare-level cleanliness standards, providing a comfortable and clean work setting. You will work in an industrial environment with production and facilities equipment, following appropriate safety guidelines and wearing suitable work boots supported by the provided stipend.

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

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $70720.00/yr.

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.

Competitive benefits and can send package.

This is a fully onsite position in Shelbyville,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.