1st Shift Maintenance Technician

1st Shift - Maintenance Technician - Pay up to 30/hr

Job Description:

The 1st Shift Maintenance Technician plays a key role in maintaining and improving production and facility equipment in a small, family-owned manufacturing environment. Working Monday through Friday on first shift, you will take ownership of the preventive maintenance program, troubleshoot and repair a wide range of industrial machinery, and support safe, efficient, and reliable operations across the plant.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute a comprehensive preventive maintenance schedule for production and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair machinery, production equipment, mobile equipment, and facility-related systems.
• Maintain and repair equipment such as saws, presses, banders, threading machines, welders, forklifts, cranes, and other manufacturing machinery.
• Repair and replace mechanical components including gears, bearings, spindles, conveyors, pneumatic systems, hydraulic components, and motors.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to diagnose equipment issues and implement effective repairs.
• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting on 3-phase motors and 480V electrical systems as needed.
• Coordinate with outside service providers and equipment vendors to troubleshoot and resolve machine-related problems.
• Assist with fabrication and welding of equipment components and assemblies using materials such as steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Collaborate closely with shop personnel to support equipment performance, production efficiency, and safe operations.
• Cross-train on various equipment and manufacturing processes to provide maintenance support across the facility.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and make recommendations to enhance safety, efficiency, and equipment reliability.
• Communicate effectively with service providers and internal stakeholders when additional technical assistance is required.

Essential Skills:

• At least 5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical industrial maintenance skills, including repair and replacement of gears, bearings, spindles, conveyors, and motors.
• Proficiency with hydraulics and pneumatics, including troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Hands-on welding and fabrication experience with steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and similar materials.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to support troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience working with 3-phase motors and 480V electrical systems, including basic electrical troubleshooting.
• Industrial maintenance technician with exposure to a variety of manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with internal teams and external service providers when additional support is needed.
• Service-oriented mindset with a focus on equipment reliability and production support.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with threading machinery, particularly roll-cut and bolt threading equipment, is a strong plus.
• Experience in welding processes such as MIG welding.
• Experience in a small manufacturing environment with cross-functional responsibilities.
• Comfort working with cranes, forklifts, and other material-handling equipment.
• Familiarity with anchor bolt manufacturing or related heavy industrial production is beneficial.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Canton, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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 Canton,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 11, 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.