Maintenance Technician - NEW COMPANY

Maintenance & Mechatronics Technicians - BRAND NEW AUTOMAT4ED FACILITY FOR NATIONAL COMPANY

Location: Summerville, SC

Position Type: Contract-to-Hire (4 months)

Pay Rates:

• MRT (Mid-Level Technician): $32.50/hr
• SMRT (Sr Technician): $42.65/hr

Position Overview

We are hiring multiple Maintenance and Mechatronics Technicians to support a new, state-of-the-art distribution facility in Summerville, SC. These roles support a Reliability Maintenance & Engineering (RME) team responsible for maintaining highly automated material handling and robotic systems. Technicians will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain conveyors, robotics, and automated equipment to ensure maximum uptime and operational efficiency.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits available upon direct hire
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits starting Day 1 (upon conversion)
• 401(k) with company match (upon conversion)
• Paid parental leave (upon conversion)
• Company-provided fire-resistant clothing and composite toe safety shoes
• Hands-on training with advanced automation and robotic systems
• Strong opportunities for advancement and long-term career growth

Shift Information

Schedules consist of 12-hour shifts:

• Sunday – Wednesday (Day or Night)
• Wednesday – Saturday (Day or Night)

Shift hours:

• 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM OR
• 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• (Final schedules to be confirmed)

*Must be open to working either day or night shift to start*

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on conveyors, robotics, and automated equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
• Maintain and repair material handling equipment (MHE), including belts, motors, sensors, and relays
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals
• Diagnose equipment issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime
• Document maintenance activities and track work orders in a CMMS system
• Follow all safety procedures and standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase system reliability
• Sr-level technicians will mentor junior team members and assist with advanced troubleshooting

Qualifications

(Mid-Level Technicians):

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Experience with automated conveyor systems or material handling equipment
• Basic knowledge of electrical systems and schematics
• Experience with preventative maintenance and troubleshooting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

(Sr Level Technicians):

• 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Advanced troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, and control systems
• Experience working with PLCs, sensors, drives, and automated systems
• Strong ability to read schematics and perform diagnostics
• Leadership or mentoring experience preferred

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Compliance Requirements

• Drug screening required
• Bg screening required

Work Environment

• Highly automated distribution/fulfillment facility
• Exposure to robotics, conveyors, and high-speed equipment
• Fast-paced operations with a focus on uptime and efficiency
• Must be comfortable working 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends

Interview Process

• Criteria assessment
• Interview with hiring manager
• Offer

If interested and meet these requirements below, please click on my interview phone screening link:

Recruiting Manager - Emma Howard (ehoward @aerotek.com) or View phone number on jobs.aerotek.com)

To schedule:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orangeburg, SC.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $42.00/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 Orangeburg,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 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.