Facility Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Facility Maintenance Technician
Job Description

The Facility Maintenance Technician supports a high-precision manufacturing operation that produces deep-drawn and formed metal components for aerospace, defense, medical device, and high-voltage tube applications. This role focuses on maintaining building systems, production facilities, and equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations in an ISO and AS9100 quality environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on facility infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, and building systems, to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with facility equipment and building systems using blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Carry out maintenance repairs on production machinery, support equipment, and general facility assets to ensure continuous and safe operation.
• Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify potential maintenance needs, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities.
• Support assembly, service, and repair activities by using appropriate hand tools and following established maintenance procedures.
• Maintain and update preventive maintenance schedules, records, and documentation in alignment with facility maintenance standards.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure maintenance work supports ISO and AS9100 quality system requirements.
• Assist with facility supervision tasks related to maintenance activities, including coordinating work, prioritizing tasks, and communicating status updates.
• Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety guidelines, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Respond promptly to facility-related service requests and emergency maintenance needs to restore operations quickly and effectively.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in facility maintenance or maintenance engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in preventive maintenance, with hands-on experience planning and executing preventative maintenance activities.
• Practical knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems used in facilities and production environments.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience with building maintenance and facilities maintenance, including HVAC and general infrastructure.
• Skilled in maintenance repair and service work using a variety of hand tools and equipment.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills for facility systems, machinery, and related equipment.
• Experience in facility supervision or supporting facility management activities.
• Comfort working within structured quality systems such as ISO and AS9100.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• background in maintenance engineering or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, medical device, or high-voltage tube manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with assembly processes and production support in a manufacturing facility.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple maintenance tasks, and follow established procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with production, quality, and other facility stakeholders.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers the chance to join a growing organization that is investing in expansion and long-term success. Employees benefit from stable, high-demand work driven by aerospace and military customers, as well as the ability to grow and advance as the facility expands. The culture emphasizes continuous improvement, professional development, and the opportunity to contribute directly to a modern, quality-focused manufacturing operation.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing facility that produces complex fabricated and machined metal components for domestic and international customers. Work takes place around production machinery, building systems, and support equipment, with a strong focus on safety, quality, and adherence to ISO and AS9100 standards. The environment involves hands-on use of tools and interaction with mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems, requiring appropriate industrial work attire suitable for a shop-floor setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Danbury, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 Danbury,CT.

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.