Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment and performing necessary preventive maintenance and repairs. This role involves rebuilding plant and process equipment, such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, and other related machinery. The Technician will also repair, rebuild, and replace hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, while understanding flow controls and demonstrating both mechanical and electrical inclinations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on plant and process equipment.
• Rebuild pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, and other related equipment.
• Repair and replace hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Understand flow controls and demonstrate mechanical and electrical inclinations.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Experience with preventive maintenance and repair services.
• Skilled in using tools like multimeter and voltmeter.
• Knowledge of industrial, food, and electronics systems.
• Electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Proficiency in English reading and writing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Comfortable standing, walking, and climbing stairs for long periods.
• High level of welding, electrical, or mechanical skills is a plus.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as plant and business needs arise.
• Own tools.

Why Work Here?

We offer development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment and meaningful compensation and benefits that help you care for your family. You will have opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through our products.

Work Environment

The work schedule is a rotating shift from 6pm to 6am, with rotating days off such as Monday and Tuesday one week, Wednesday and Thursday the next, and Friday through Sunday the following week. The environment can be hot or cold depending on the area, and there is a $2.00 shift differential for working from 6pm to 6am. The second shift runs from 3pm to 11:30pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Las Cruces, NM.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.93 - $30.40/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 Las Cruces,NM.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 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.