Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician installs, repairs, and maintains a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and process equipment within an industrial plant environment. This role focuses on piping systems, pumps, burners, lifting equipment, and PLC-based controls, ensuring reliable and safe operation of all plant assets through proactive maintenance and effective troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, install, repair, and maintain a variety of piping systems-including stainless steel, galvanized, CPVC, lined steel, and FRP-in accordance with plant specifications and standards.

• Perform repair and maintenance on evaporator burners and blowers, using knowledge of natural gas heating systems and burner operation to troubleshoot issues and complete minor repairs or component replacements.

• Troubleshoot general industrial equipment such as inductive motors and photo-eyes to identify faults and restore proper operation.

• Use volt meters and other electrical testing instruments to diagnose electrical and control issues on plant equipment.

• Maintain all plant equipment by applying predictive maintenance (PdM), preventive maintenance (PM), and other established maintenance strategies.

• Repair and maintain pumps, including troubleshooting performance problems, rebuilding components, and performing shaft and motor alignments.

• Install bearings, seals, gears, chains, sprockets, and other mechanical power-transmission components to support reliable equipment operation.

• Troubleshoot, repair, or replace block valves, control valves, solenoid valves, valve positioners, and pneumatic actuators to ensure proper flow and control in process systems.

• Operate forklifts, aerial lifts, and other plant vehicles safely and efficiently to move materials and access equipment.

• Maintain and repair lifting equipment such as cranes, hoists, and rigging systems, ensuring safe and reliable handling of heavy loads.

• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and equipment specifications to plan and execute maintenance and installation work accurately.

• Apply proper lockout-tagout procedures and energy-isolation techniques to protect personnel and equipment during maintenance activities.

• Proficiently operate shop tools including drills, saws, grinders, and related equipment to support fabrication and repair tasks.

• Design and fabricate metal structures such as pipe supports and conduit stands, using measuring, cutting (saws, cutoff wheels, torches, plasma cutters), drilling, bolting, and welding (arc and MIG).

• Troubleshoot and maintain PLC-based control circuits and plant instrumentation, including systems using RSLogix 5000.

• Demonstrate consistent adherence to safe work practices and follow all plant safety policies and procedures.

• Analyze equipment and process problems, develop effective solutions, and communicate clearly with team members and other stakeholders.

• Perform tasks involving heavy lifting and safe handling of materials and equipment as required by plant operations.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in industrial maintenance as a maintenance technician, working with mechanical, electrical, and process equipment.

• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to use volt meters and other electrical testing instruments safely and effectively.

• Proficiency in mechanical systems maintenance, including pumps, inductive motors, bearings, seals, gears, chains, sprockets, and other power-transmission components.

• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics, including troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic actuators and control valves.

• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain PLC-based control circuits and plant instrumentation, including RSLogix 5000.

• Competence in welding (arc and MIG) and metal fabrication for supports, stands, and related structures.

• Experience working with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and associated motor control equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and equipment specifications accurately.

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of lockout-tagout procedures and energy isolation techniques.

• Ability to perform heavy lifting and safely handle tools, materials, and equipment in an industrial setting.

• Experience operating forklifts and aerial lifts in a safe and efficient manner.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to diagnose complex equipment issues.

• Clear and effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and reporting maintenance activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a chemical plant or chemical processing environment.

• Previous forklift experience and certification where required by local regulations or company policy.

• Familiarity with cranes, hoists, and rigging systems, including maintenance and safe operation.

• Experience with evaporator burners, blowers, and natural gas heating systems.

• Comfort working with a variety of piping materials, including stainless steel, galvanized, CPVC, lined steel, and FRP.

• Proficiency with shop tools such as drills, saws, grinders, torches, plasma cutters, and cutoff wheels.

• Ability to design and fabricate custom metal structures, including pipe supports and conduit stands.

• Knowledge of preventive and predictive maintenance methodologies (PM and PdM).

• Strong commitment to safety and adherence to established procedures and best practices.

• Willingness to participate in training and pursue ongoing professional development.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that values safety, continuous learning, and internal growth, with access to training and clear opportunities to advance your career. The environment encourages skill development, cross-training, and collaboration, helping you build a long-term, rewarding path in industrial maintenance.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial plant setting, likely involving chemical processing equipment and related systems. Work is hands-on and performed around pumps, piping networks, burners, blowers, motors, lifting equipment, and PLC-based control systems. You will regularly use shop tools, welding equipment, electrical testing instruments, forklifts, aerial lifts, and rigging gear. The position involves tasks that require heavy lifting and working in areas with active machinery, so adherence to safety procedures, including lockout-tagout and proper use of personal protective equipment, is essential. Work hours follow plant operational needs, and you can expect a practical, tool-driven environment focused on reliability, safety, and efficient maintenance execution.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of West Memphis, AR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $72800.00/yr.

PTO based off of years of experience dental health and vision

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Memphis,AR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.