Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description
The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting activities across production equipment, facilities, and supporting infrastructure. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of plant machinery, building systems, and overall facility conditions in both production and non-production areas, with a strong focus on equipment reliability and minimizing downtime.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on production machinery.
- Perform preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
- Maintain and repair conveyor systems, motors, gearboxes, pumps, compressors, and other manufacturing equipment.
- Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications to support production needs and process improvements.
- Repair and maintain building structures and systems, including roofing systems and leak repairs, flooring (concrete, tile, epoxy), doors, windows, partitions, and interior and exterior building structures.
- Perform general facility repairs such as painting, carpentry, plumbing, and basic electrical work.
- Maintain HVAC systems, lighting, and utility systems to ensure proper building functionality and a comfortable, safe environment.
- Execute scheduled preventative maintenance tasks on both production equipment and facility infrastructure.
- Conduct routine inspections to identify potential issues and proactively address maintenance needs before they impact operations.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and any modifications performed on equipment and facilities.
- Collaborate with production and other support teams to minimize downtime and coordinate maintenance activities around operational requirements.
Essential Skills
- Strong troubleshooting ability across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Hands-on experience with industrial maintenance and machine repair in a manufacturing or production environment.
- Proficiency in facilities maintenance, including building repairs and basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work.
- Ability to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on a variety of industrial equipment and facility systems.
- Experience working with HVAC systems, lighting, and general utility systems.
- Knowledge of maintenance repair practices and techniques for conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, and compressors.
- Understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics as they apply to production machinery and facility equipment.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow maintenance procedures and documentation while maintaining detailed service records.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with PLCs in an industrial environment is highly beneficial.
- industrial maintenance supporting both production equipment and facility infrastructure.
- Comfort with general carpentry tasks, including repairs to doors, windows, partitions, and interior structures.
- Ability to perform basic painting and finishing work as part of facility upkeep.
- Strong organizational skills for managing scheduled preventative maintenance and inspection routines.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills to work closely with production and facility teams.
- Commitment to safety and adherence to established maintenance and facility procedures.
Why Work Here?
Employees work in a clean, climate-controlled facility that supports critical equipment used by first responders and firefighters, creating a strong sense of purpose and impact. Team members enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, and paid time off starting on day one. The organization fosters a supportive and celebratory culture, offering catered food around holidays, special meals when company goals are achieved, and employee events during the holiday season. In addition, weekly pay through the staffing partner provides consistent and convenient compensation.
Work Environment
The work takes place in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility focused on the production and support of pump systems for emergency response applications. The environment includes industrial machinery, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, compressors, and facility systems such as HVAC, lighting, and utilities. The standard schedule is first shift, typically 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with current hours running 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and some Saturdays available for overtime. Attire is appropriate for a manufacturing and maintenance setting, with an emphasis on safety and practicality while working around equipment and performing facility repairs.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ocala, FL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Ocala,FL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 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.
\nCompany 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.
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.