Lead Maintenance Technician

Aerotek is hiring a Lead Maintenance Electrician for a company located in Stanton, TN. This position is a 1 year contract paying $40-$47/hr depending on experience. Shift: 10:30pm-7:00am. Please apply for immediate consideration

Start day January 5th, 2026

Job Description

The Lead Maintenance Electrician plays a pivotal role in overseeing maintenance operations within the stamping department. This position involves directing a small team of skilled technicians, ensuring machinery reliability, and executing complex mechanical and electrical repairs to maintain efficient production equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on stamping presses, conveyors, robotics, and manufacturing machinery.
• Conduct routine preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on all systems and equipment.
• Execute electrical inspections, troubleshooting, and maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Operate in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and adhere to safety standards.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair stamping presses and related equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with PLCs, HMIs, sensors, actuators, and communication networks.
• Assist with die changes, press adjustments, and tooling alignment.
• Support press operators during setup, ensuring proper alignment.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience as maintenance electrician within manufacturing setting.
• Extensive knowledge in PLCs, with Siemens systems preferred.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting PLCs, sensors, actuators, and communication networks.
• Experience with robotic troubleshooting and editing (Fanuc, ABB, KUKA, or similar).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Vocational training or journeyman-level certification preferred.
• Experience with hydraulic systems and press maintenance.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley/Siemens PLC, Fanuc robotics, and control systems.