Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will perform essential maintenance and repair work on plant equipment to ensure optimal operation. You will be responsible for disassembling, cleaning, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery and mechanical systems. Additionally, you will carry out precision repairs and modifications, operate and maintain industrial-grade machinery, and adhere to all safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on plant equipment to ensure optimal operation.
• Disassemble, clean, troubleshoot, and repair machinery and mechanical systems.
• Carry out precision repairs and modifications to equipment as needed.
• Operate and maintain industrial-grade machinery and tools.
• Adhere to all company safety policies and procedures while completing assigned tasks.
• Utilize MIG, TIG, and Arc welding equipment, as well as plasma cutters, oxy-acetylene tools, and brazing equipment.
• Use precision measuring instruments to verify accuracy during repairs.
• Read and interpret electrical blueprints and schematics to support maintenance and repair work.
• Safely operate forklifts, power tools, and other required equipment.
• Provide and properly maintain personal hand tools for daily tasks.
• Complete additional maintenance duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude with excellent troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience in maintaining and repairing industrial-grade equipment.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and Arc welding, as well as related welding tools and processes.
• Knowledge of safety standards and protocols within industrial environments.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions in English accurately.
• Skill in reading and interpreting electrical blueprints and technical plans.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Capability to safely work in confined spaces and operate power tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience is a plus.
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly, with occasional heavier lifting as required.
• Comfortable working at heights and in a variety of environmental conditions.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned and operated company where you can earn quarterly bonuses and work in a supportive and rewarding environment.

Work Environment

Work in an indoor/outdoor environment where you have the ability to move throughout the plant site and production buildings. Regularly required to descend/ascend stairs and perform physical tasks such as bending, twisting, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and crawling. You must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Blytheville, AR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 Blytheville,AR.

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.