Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Preventative Maintenance Technician
Job Description
In this role, you will have the responsibility to perform preventive maintenance and lubrication on machines and equipment in the machine shop. A primary focus will be on servicing the chip and coolant handling systems. You will also assist Machine Repairmen with various tasks that require two persons. This position involves autonomously performing minor mechanical repairs and processing duties such as unplugging sluices, replacing way wipers, piping, and eliminating air, coolant, and hydraulic leaks.
Responsibilities
- Work around high voltage electrical systems, up to 480 V.
- Perform pump maintenance and repairs.
- Manage auto lubrication systems.
- Handle hoses and perform lubrication and grease preventive maintenance.
- Assist level 6 technicians as needed.
- Maintain boilers.
Essential Skills
- Experience in mechanical, preventive maintenance, and conveyor maintenance.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and repair of gearboxes.
- Familiarity with pumps, HVAC, troubleshooting, fluid systems, installation, and electrical troubleshooting.
- Basic welding and cutting skills, lubrication principles, and pipefitting.
- Experience with preventive maintenance in an industrial environment on CNC machine tools, conveyors, robots, and/or coolant systems.
- Basic electrical and print reading skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Thorough understanding of basic hydraulics, pneumatics, lubrication systems, and welding skills.
Why Work Here?
Become a part of a well-known employer offering traveling opportunities and career growth. Begin your career with an apprenticeship that can lead to an official machine repair position. Benefit from educational opportunities once direct, financial incentives for overtime and attendance, 40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime, 13 days of paid Personal Time Off (PTO), and 11 paid holidays.
Work Environment
Work in a climate-controlled, very clean manufacturing facility within a machine shop production environment. Expect to work off-shift hours, with available shifts being the 2nd Shift (3:30 PM - 11:30 PM) and the 3rd Shift (11:30 PM - 7:30 AM). Initial training will occur during the day shift, requiring flexibility for shift assignments post-training.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Lafayette, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $32.00/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 Lafayette,IN.
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.