Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role supports a high-volume manufacturing operation by ensuring that production equipment, conveyor systems, and automation run safely, reliably, and efficiently. You will perform both preventative and reactive maintenance on a variety of industrial systems, troubleshoot complex issues, and collaborate closely with production and engineering teams to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production equipment and conveyor systems to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
• Respond quickly to equipment issues and perform reactive maintenance to restore safe and efficient operation.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including power distribution, controls, and related components.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical systems, including moving parts, bearings, drives, and structural components.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic systems, including pumps, valves, cylinders, and related controls.
• Maintain and repair pneumatic systems, including air lines, valves, actuators, and associated controls.
• Diagnose issues related to PLC-controlled equipment, with a focus on Mitsubishi PLCs, and perform basic logic troubleshooting.
• Support robotic troubleshooting, primarily for Fanuc robots, to maintain reliable automated operations.
• Assist with equipment changeovers to support different products or production requirements.
• Support equipment upgrades and modifications to improve performance, safety, and reliability.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects by providing technical input and implementing maintenance-related improvements.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with production and engineering teams to identify issues, plan repairs, and minimize downtime.
• Document maintenance activities, findings, and repairs to support traceability and future troubleshooting.
• Use fabrication skills as needed to support repairs, modifications, or small projects on production equipment.

Essential Skills

• Experience performing preventative and reactive maintenance on industrial production equipment and conveyor systems.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including experience with industrial electrical systems and controls.
• Mechanical maintenance skills, including the ability to diagnose and repair mechanical components and assemblies.
• Hands-on experience working with hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Hands-on experience working with pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• PLC knowledge, including basic logic understanding and the ability to diagnose issues on PLC-controlled equipment, with emphasis on Mitsubishi PLCs.
• Experience with industrial maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and support Fanuc robots or similar industrial robots.
• Effective communication skills to work closely with production and engineering teams.
• Ability to work 2nd shift, Monday–Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with required overtime every other Saturday.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting conveyor-based production lines.
• Fabrication experience for occasional projects or repairs, such as light welding, cutting, or basic metalwork.
• Experience in Maintenance Technology or Engineering, or similar technical field.
• Equivalent hands-on maintenance experience in an industrial setting will also be considered.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and documentation practices.
• Comfort working with both electrical and mechanical aspects of automated equipment.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a strong benefits package designed to support your health and work-life balance. Medical coverage is structured so that your primary cost is the deductible, with a low deductible level for both individual and family coverage. Medical benefits can begin quickly, starting on the first of the month following conversion to direct employment, depending on the conversion date. Employees receive sick and personal hours on a recurring basis approximately every three months, with these hours resetting to a full 40-hour balance at the one-year mark, providing reliable paid time for rest, appointments, and personal needs.

Work Environment

This position operates in a manufacturing facility that utilizes conveyor-based production lines and automated equipment, including PLC-controlled systems and Fanuc robots. The role is on 2nd shift, Monday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m., with required overtime every other Saturday to support production demands. The schedule includes two paid 10-minute breaks and one unpaid 30-minute lunch period. You will work around industrial machinery, electrical panels, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and fabrication tools, requiring adherence to safety procedures and appropriate industrial attire, such as closed-toe safety footwear and any required personal protective equipment. The environment is fast-paced and production-focused, with regular interaction with production and engineering teams to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Lafayette, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 West Lafayette,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 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.