Industrial Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance TechnicianOverview

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated and mechanical equipment to ensure safe and efficient operations. The ideal candidate will have strong experience across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as automation technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnose/troubleshoot equipment issues across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain automated systems, including PLCs, HMIs, and robotic equipment
• Install, repair, and calibrate industrial equipment and instrumentation
• Conduct quality checks and assist in developing or updating standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Maintain accurate documentation and update records within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Respond to emergency repairs and perform scheduled maintenance tasks
• Manage inventory of parts, tools, and maintenance materials to ensure readiness
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment, adhering to all safety regulations
• Operate equipment such as forklifts and scissor lifts as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong expertise in:
  • Electrical troubleshooting
  • Mechanical systems
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Industrial robotics
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and automation systems
• Proficiency in PLC and HMI programming
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams
• Hands-on experience with hand and power tools
• Minimum:
  • 2+ years of PLC/HMI experience
  • 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Experience working with robotic systems
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs
• Must provide a basic personal toolset

Work Environment

• Non-climate-controlled industrial setting
• Team-oriented environment with 6 maintenance technicians
• Dress code: jeans, t-shirt, steel-toed boots (PPE provided)
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Why Join Us?

• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Consistent weekday schedule (no rotating shifts)
• Opportunity to expand your skills in advanced industrial maintenance and automation
• Stable role with hands-on technical challenges

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fairfield, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40000.00 - $68000.00/yr.

401 k pto paid holidays climate controlled

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fairfield,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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.