Job Description
Job DescriptionMaintenance Technician
Position Summary
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support maintenance operations in a fast-paced industrial environment, such as a distribution center, warehouse, or manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance on conveyors, material handling equipment, automated systems, and facility machinery. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills and experience maintaining equipment that supports high-volume operations. Duties and equipment types referenced below are consistent with maintenance roles involving conveyor systems, motors, gearboxes, and material handling equipment.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, motors, gearboxes, bearings, belts, rollers, and related material handling equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform repairs to minimize operational downtime.
- Inspect equipment and identify potential issues before failures occur.
- Complete work orders and document maintenance activities using a CMMS or maintenance tracking system.
- Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and facility improvement projects.
- Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout requirements and company safety standards.
- Work closely with operations personnel to ensure equipment reliability and production goals are met.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a distribution center, warehouse, manufacturing facility, or similar environment.
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting conveyor systems and automated material handling equipment.
- Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
- Experience with motors, drives, bearings, gearboxes, and power transmission equipment.
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
- Experience using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
- Familiarity with CMMS software and maintenance documentation.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in an industrial environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with automated distribution systems, sortation equipment, or high-speed conveyor systems.
- Technical certification, vocational training, or related maintenance education.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Bessemer, AL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.50 - $32.50/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 Bessemer,AL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 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.