Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains a wide range of industrial equipment and facility systems to keep production running safely and efficiently. This role focuses primarily on mechanical breakdowns with some electrical troubleshooting, working from schematics and workbooks as needed to diagnose issues and implement effective repairs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair onsite equipment, including forklifts, welders, overhead cranes, saws, sandblast booths, paint booths, and related machinery.
• Perform facilities maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs, basic HVAC work, and general building upkeep.
• Work with motors and equipment up to 440 volts, performing electrical troubleshooting to identify issues and determine when to engage external electrical vendors for complex repairs.
• Diagnose mechanical breakdowns, with a focus on hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems, and implement timely repairs to minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret schematics, diagrams, and workbooks to guide troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance according to the plant’s preventive maintenance (PM) system and schedules.
• Use hand tools and basic carpentry and plumbing skills to complete maintenance and repair tasks as needed.
• Support industrial maintenance activities across the plant to ensure equipment remains safe, reliable, and compliant with applicable standards.
• Collaborate with another maintenance technician and production staff to prioritize work orders and respond to urgent maintenance needs.
• Document maintenance work performed and communicate equipment status and issues to appropriate stakeholders.
• Follow OSHA safety practices and standards during all maintenance activities and promote a strong safety culture within the facility.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of mechanical troubleshooting experience, including work with hydraulics, pneumatics, and hand tools.
• At least 1 year of electrical experience with 110-volt systems, including wiring and conduit work.
• Hands-on experience performing preventative maintenance on industrial or facility equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and work safely with motors and equipment up to 440 volts.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Experience with industrial maintenance, including troubleshooting and repair of mechanical and basic electrical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for both mechanical and electrical issues in an industrial environment.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools safely and effectively.
• Basic HVAC maintenance experience.
• Basic carpentry and plumbing skills applicable to facility maintenance.
• Capability to perform maintenance repair tasks independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to following OSHA safety practices and standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• At least 1 year of maintenance experience in the RV industry or a closely related industrial environment.
• Experience repairing welders, overhead cranes, paint booths, and similar industrial equipment.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance programs in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Familiarity with electrical troubleshooting and electrical maintenance beyond basic 110-volt systems.
• Comfort working in a safety-focused, OSHA-compliant industrial facility.

Why Work Here?

You will join a highly safety-oriented organization that prioritizes OSHA-based practices and standards, creating a work environment where your well-being comes first. The role offers a consistent first-shift schedule, supporting work-life balance with daytime hours and weekends free. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide variety of industrial equipment, develop your technical skills, and contribute directly to keeping a busy plant running smoothly. Collaboration is encouraged, and you will work closely with another maintenance technician and plant personnel in a supportive, team-focused environment.

Work Environment

This position operates in an industrial plant setting where the maintenance department supports all production equipment and facility systems. You will work on a first-shift schedule from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The environment includes forklifts, welders, overhead cranes, saws, sandblast and paint booths, and other industrial machinery, as well as facility systems such as HVAC, lighting, and building infrastructure. Work involves both mechanical and electrical tasks, including handling equipment up to 440 volts, with a strong emphasis on safety and adherence to OSHA standards. You will use a range of hand tools and perform tasks that may involve carpentry, plumbing, and HVAC maintenance. The maintenance team is small and collaborative, with technicians working side by side to keep the plant’s equipment operating reliably and safely.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.00/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 Bridgman,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.

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.