Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining and repairing equipment in an industrial plastic conduit manufacturing environment. The Maintenance Technician diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues, performs preventive maintenance on a variety of machinery, and keeps extrusion lines running smoothly to support consistent, high-quality production.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting and repair on industrial machinery, with a primary focus on plastic extrusion lines used for bending, heating, and cooling plastic conduit.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to minimize downtime and maintain smooth production.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on a variety of machines and equipment to improve reliability and extend equipment life.
• Work with electrical systems including 480V and 3-phase motors, following appropriate safety procedures and best practices.
• Inspect machinery regularly to identify potential problems and recommend corrective actions before failures occur.
• Support production teams by responding promptly to maintenance requests and communicating repair status and timelines.
• Use tools and testing equipment to troubleshoot and repair systems, including basic PLC-related issues where applicable.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately to support planning and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other maintenance and production staff to improve equipment performance and reduce recurring issues.
• Work safely in a non-climate-controlled industrial facility, following all safety guidelines and maintaining a clean, orderly work area.
• Adapt to a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, including regular weekend shifts, to provide consistent maintenance coverage for 24/7 operations.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics, including troubleshooting and repair of related systems.
• Hands-on electrical troubleshooting experience, including work with 480V systems and 3-phase motors.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical issues on production machinery.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on a variety of industrial machines and equipment.
• Capability to work safely and effectively in a non-climate-controlled industrial facility.
• Willingness and ability to work a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, including regular weekend shifts.
• Solid understanding of maintenance safety practices and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Effective problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly to equipment issues in a production setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Maintenance experience in plastic manufacturing or extrusion environments.
• High-voltage electrical experience beyond standard industrial power systems.
• PLC experience, including basic PLC troubleshooting to support equipment diagnostics.
• Strong general electrical, mechanical, and repair skills across a range of industrial equipment.
• Ability to collaborate with production and maintenance teams and communicate clearly about equipment status and needs.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a union environment that offers comprehensive benefits and structured annual tenure-based pay increases. The organization promotes a stable, team-oriented culture where long-term careers are supported and continuous improvement is encouraged. Working here provides the opportunity to develop and expand technical maintenance skills in a well-established industrial operation.

Work Environment

The role is based in an indoor industrial plastics manufacturing plant that operates as a non-climate-controlled facility. Team members work around extrusion lines and other heavy industrial equipment in a fast-paced production environment. The position follows a 2-2-3 rotating schedule, with one month on days and two months on nights, typically working 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on assigned day shifts and corresponding hours on night shifts. The setting requires adherence to industrial safety standards and appropriate work attire suitable for a manufacturing plant.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oklahoma City, OK.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Oklahoma City,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 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.