Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Shift: 2nd | 3pm to 11:30am (Mon-Fri) | OT Schedule 12pm-8pm (Sat); Occasional Sundays

Pay: $30 to $35 an hour + $1.25/hour shift

Job Description:

This role focuses on performing preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on production equipment and related systems on 2nd shift, with a potential future need on 1st shift. You will use your strong knowledge of electrical systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics to keep equipment running safely, efficiently, and within design specifications while supporting continuous improvement and product quality.

Responsibilities:

• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance activities on production and secondary equipment.

• Respond promptly to reactive maintenance needs to minimize downtime.

• Communicate potential safety issues to supervision immediately and follow established safety procedures.

• Assist the maintenance lead with reporting, tracking, and maintaining maintenance supplies and records.

• Identify and recommend opportunities to reduce total maintenance costs.

• Support and assist in training equipment operators as directed to ensure proper use and basic care of machinery.

• Perform all maintenance activities in a safe, compliant, and professional manner.

• Repair equipment and facilities to a high standard of quality and reliability.

• Implement and suggest continual improvements, modifications, and ideas to enhance equipment efficiency and reliability.

• Verify that polyurethane foam equipment operates within design specifications and adjust as needed.

• Support root cause analysis activities to address product quality issues and reduce scrap.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.

• Use welding, cutting, and grinding techniques to repair tooling and components.

• Operate fabrication and machine shop equipment such as mills, lathes, band saws, and welding equipment as needed.

• Perform basic HVAC operation checks and troubleshooting to support facility comfort and equipment performance.

Essential Skills:

• Hands-on experience in electrical maintenance, including troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, and actuators.

• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic systems, including cylinders, valves, and air distribution.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints to diagnose and resolve issues.

• Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment.

• Capability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems and components in a manufacturing environment.

• Basic understanding of AC and DC drives and their operation in industrial applications.

• Basic understanding of hydraulic pumps and chemical metering pumps and their maintenance requirements.

• Ability to perform tooling repair using welding, cutting, and grinding methods.

• Basic HVAC operation and troubleshooting skills to support facility systems.

• Strong troubleshooting skills to identify root causes and implement effective repairs.

• Commitment to working safely and communicating safety concerns promptly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in automotive manufacturing or working with tier suppliers is a plus.

• Experience with robotics and robotic troubleshooting is beneficial.

• Familiarity with Mitsubishi PLCs and PLC troubleshooting is an advantage.

• Experience with welding and fabrication, including MIG and stick welding.

• Ability to operate mills, lathes, band saws, and related fabrication equipment.

• Experience in maintenance technician roles within a production or industrial setting.

• Comfort working with schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.

• Interest in supporting continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable operation that offers steady work, weekly pay, and solid benefits, providing financial consistency and security. The company is growing and considering the addition of a 3rd shift, creating opportunities for long-term career development and advancement. You will work in a supportive environment that values reliability, safety, and continuous improvement, giving you the chance to expand your technical skills and contribute to meaningful process enhancements.

Work Environment:

This position is based in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility that serves as a tier supplier to the automotive industry. You will work primarily on 2nd shift, with the possibility of future opportunities on 1st or 3rd shift as the operation expands. The environment includes production equipment for polyurethane foam, electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and fabrication tools such as mills, lathes, band saws, and welding stations. The facility emphasizes safety, organization, and cleanliness, providing a professional setting where you can focus on high-quality maintenance work with reliable processes and tools.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Canal Winchester, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Canal Winchester,OH.

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.