Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Maintenance Technician Lead- 1st Shift
Job Description
The Maintenance Technician supports the Operations Maintenance team by installing, maintaining, and repairing automated packaging and distribution equipment in a highly automated distribution center. This role serves as a lead technician, providing advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics on material handling and pneumatic systems while mentoring and supporting other technicians. The technician ensures that material handling equipment operates safely and efficiently, minimizing downtime and supporting the successful startup and ongoing performance of a new distribution facility.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues on material handling equipment, including belts, motors, photo-eyes, relays, and related components.
- Install, maintain, and repair automated packaging and distribution equipment in a highly automated facility.
- Diagnose and repair problems with pneumatic systems and related automation components.
- Serve as a lead technician by supporting, guiding, and mentoring other maintenance technicians on shift.
- Perform electrical troubleshooting and installation work on automation and robotics systems as required.
- Install conveyor lines and ensure they are aligned, tested, and fully operational.
- Repair and maintain fork trucks to support safe and efficient material movement.
- Collaborate with subcontractors and other trades during the setup of a new distribution center, ensuring equipment is installed and commissioned correctly.
- Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance to reduce equipment downtime and extend asset life.
- Document maintenance activities and communicate equipment status and issues to operations and maintenance leadership.
- Support the stand-up of a new distribution center by assisting with equipment installation, testing, and commissioning.
- Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment while working in and around operational and construction areas.
Essential Skills
- At least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience within automation and robotics environments.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for both electrical and mechanical systems.
- Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, and repairing automation and robotics equipment.
- Proficiency in working with material handling equipment such as belts, motors, photo-eyes, relays, and related devices.
- Experience with pneumatic systems, including maintenance and repair.
- Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and installation on industrial equipment.
- Experience installing conveyor lines in an industrial or distribution setting.
- Experience repairing and maintaining fork trucks.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation related to automation and material handling systems.
- Strong focus on safety and adherence to established procedures in an industrial environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working in a highly automated distribution or warehouse facility.
- Experience in robotics maintenance and repair in an industrial setting.
- Experience collaborating with subcontractors and multiple trades during facility build-out or expansion.
- Demonstrated ability to act as a lead technician and mentor less experienced team members.
- Comfort working in a new-build environment alongside general contractors and construction activities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cottage Grove, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $42.65 - $42.65/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 Cottage Grove,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.
Company DescriptionWe 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.