Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician works in a manufacturing plant environment and ensures that all equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. This role focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and performing repairs on plant machinery, buildings, and grounds to support continuous production.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled inspections on plant equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on industrial machinery and systems.
• Repair machinery, fixtures, and facility equipment to restore safe and efficient operation.
• Install, remove, or modify equipment to support safe operation and production needs.
• Fabricate or build fixtures and components as needed to support maintenance and production activities.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and efficient condition.
• Document issues, maintenance activities, and repairs accurately and clearly.
• Recommend solutions and improvements to enhance equipment performance and reliability.
• Follow safety procedures and plant policies while working on equipment, buildings, and grounds.
• Collaborate with production and other plant personnel to prioritize and complete maintenance tasks.

Essential Skills

• Industrial maintenance experience, often around 3–5+ years preferred in a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Strong mechanical skills with the ability to diagnose and repair industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical systems and electrical troubleshooting in an industrial setting.
• Understanding of hydraulic systems and components.
• Experience with pneumatics and related equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manuals, and diagrams.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and shop equipment safely and effectively.
• Capability to perform maintenance repair tasks independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift approximately 50 pounds and work in industrial conditions that involve physical labor.
• Willingness to work overtime and long shifts as needed to support plant operations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding or fabrication experience (preferred).
• Forklift certification (preferred).
• Experience performing preventive maintenance programs in an industrial environment.
• Familiarity with documenting maintenance activities and communicating recommendations for improvements.

Why Work Here?

You will join a smaller plant environment where the scope of equipment is manageable, allowing you to have a direct impact on operations and see the results of your work. The role offers significant overtime opportunities, with typical workweeks ranging from 55 to 65 hours, creating strong potential for additional income. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity with an international organization that provides robust benefits and long-term stability, including a pay increase upon conversion. You will work in a culture that values hard work, reliability, and continuous improvement, and supports employees with the resources and protective equipment they need to perform safely.

Work Environment

The role is based in an indoor and outdoor manufacturing plant environment where conditions reflect the weather; it will be hot when temperatures are high and cold when temperatures are low. The position involves heavy manual labor, including frequent bending, standing, lifting, and repetitive tasks throughout the day. Workdays are long and physically demanding, so candidates should be prepared for sustained, hands-on work. The schedule is primarily first shift, starting at 7:00 a.m. and typically running 10–12 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with plans to expand to Monday through Saturday. Employees receive a 30-minute lunch break and two 15-minute breaks during the shift. Steel-toed shoes and met guards are required as part of the dress code, and all other personal protective equipment is provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Florence, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Florence,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 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.

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.