Industrial Maintenance Tech

Job Description

Job Description

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN
Automation Personnel Services is looking for a Maintenance Technician for a company based in Columbus, Mississippi. In this role, you will primarily be responsible for repairing and maintaining machinery and mechanical equipment such as electric motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, production machines and equipment.

Pay Rate
$22.00 to $30.00 per hour

Schedule and Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 00 am to 5 00 pm.

Maintenance Technician Duties and Responsibilities
• Observe mechanical equipment in operation to locate performance issues.
• Dismantle equipment to gain access to and replace or repair defective parts.
• Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements when fitting new parts.
• Repair and replace defective hydraulic valves, mechanical equipment, electrical components and other equipment as required.
• Install specific functional and structural parts in machinery.
• Perform preventative maintenance at regular intervals on mechanical parts and large equipment.
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlines in the Employee Handbook and various other sources as they relate to the job function.

Maintenance Technician Qualifications and Requirements
• High School Diploma or equipment.
• Two to four years of Industrial Maintenance experience.
• Proficient in troubleshooting techniques to repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Knowledge of SMAW and MIG welding.

Job Type
Full-time, temporary to hire

Benefits
• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan
Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Click Apply Now to submit your application or call us at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com to learn more. You can also apply in person at our office located at

Automation Personnel Services Tuscaloosa Branch
12 McFarland Blvd NE
Northport, AL 35476

Bonus Opportunity!
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of the ClearlyRated® Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to Work For by CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America’s Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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