Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician supports a high-volume production facility by performing advanced electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on production equipment. This role focuses heavily on electrical diagnostics, including low-voltage and three-phase systems, while working in various environments. The technician identifies root causes of equipment issues, collaborates with remote controls engineers, and ensures machinery operates safely, efficiently, and in compliance with strict food safety and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting using a voltmeter on low-voltage systems (including 110V and 24V), low-voltage sensors, and proximity switches to accurately diagnose issues.
• Troubleshoot and repair three-phase motors, including going into electrical panels to work with 240V and 480V three-phase motor circuits.
• Independently wire motors from day one, ensuring safe and correct installation and operation.
• Conduct mechanical troubleshooting on conveyors, including motors, valves, and hoses, as well as hydraulic and pneumatic valves and related components.
• Execute efficient preventive maintenance on a wide range of production machines to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Diagnose equipment problems by identifying and understanding the root cause, rather than only replacing parts, to help reduce repair costs and improve reliability.
• Collaborate with remote controls engineers who can log into machinery to assist with troubleshooting, providing accurate on-site observations and executing recommended actions.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation to support accurate troubleshooting and repairs.
• Perform machine repair and maintenance on industrial equipment such as conveyors and other production machinery used in food and beverage processing.
• Utilize lockout/tagout procedures consistently to ensure personal and team safety during maintenance and repair activities.
• Use basic mechanical tools and a metric tool set to perform repairs, adjustments, and component replacements.
• Support welding and fabrication activities when needed to repair or modify equipment and components.
• Assist with troubleshooting and maintenance on industrial equipment such as filling machines and mixers that operate with pneumatics, hydraulics, valves, and hoses, when applicable.
• Use PLC interfaces and connect a laptop to assist with identifying faulty sensors or components
• Work effectively within a 2nd shift maintenance team, communicating equipment status, repair needs, and completed work to peers and leadership.
• Support scheduled preventive maintenance activities on Saturdays as needed to keep production equipment in optimal condition.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, reliability, and continuous improvement within the maintenance department.

Essential Skills

• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to use a voltmeter for low-voltage troubleshooting (110V and 24V) and to accurately identify issues.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting low-voltage sensors and proximity switches.
• Ability to troubleshoot three-phase motors, including accessing panels and working with 240V and 480V three-phase motor systems.
• Proven ability to wire a motor independently starting on day one.
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience with conveyors, including motors, valves, and hoses.
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience with hydraulic systems and pneumatic valves.
• Demonstrated efficiency in performing preventive maintenance on production machines.
• Strong commitment to safety, including consistent and correct use of lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to read and understand schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation for both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience with industrial maintenance, including machine repair and machine maintenance in a production environment.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and electrical maintenance in an industrial setting.
• Capability to perform mechanical troubleshooting on gearboxes and other mechanical drive components.
• Ability to work effectively on 2nd shift and support occasional weekend work for preventive maintenance.
• Reliable attendance and dependable transportation to support consistent shift coverage.
• Possession of a basic mechanical toolbox with metric tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in industrial or automotive environments is also highly valued.
• Experience with industrial equipment such as filling machines and mixers that run on pneumatics and hydraulics, including working with valves and hoses.
• PLC troubleshooting experience, including the ability to plug in a laptop and help identify faulty sensors in PLC-controlled systems.
• Familiarity with common PLC platforms such as Siemens and Rockwell is beneficial.
• Experience with welding and fabrication to support equipment repair and modification.
• Additional experience working with low-voltage systems (24V).

Work Environment

10+ Maintenance Openings in Various Environments - Automotive, Food/Beverage, and Brand New Facilities

All shifts available (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 12-hour swing shifts, and OT/Weekends)

Interview slots as soon as October 12th

Working with Mechanical, Electrical, PLC, and Robotic Components

Competitive pay ranges based on experience

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 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.