Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems in a heavy industrial heat-treat facility. The technician ensures reliable operation of furnaces, ovens, material handling equipment, and supporting systems by performing both corrective and preventive maintenance in a demanding production environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, chemical systems, and industrial piping.
• Perform detailed documentation of all maintenance performed on equipment to ensure accurate records and compliance with company maintenance regulations.
• Carry out preventive maintenance tasks such as changing filters, replacing belts, greasing fittings, checking oil and lubrication levels, performing thermocouple checks, and maintaining furnace systems.
• Conduct maintenance on forklifts and other material handling equipment to support safe and efficient movement of materials.
• Perform maintenance on furnaces and ovens used in heat treating operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Utilize blueprints, schematics, manufacturing instructions, and service manuals to diagnose issues and complete repairs correctly.
• Perform minor electrical repairs and troubleshoot 480V industrial electrical systems, including three-phase circuits.
• Move materials to stock areas using appropriate material handling equipment as needed to support production and maintenance activities.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, maintenance regulations, and lockout/tagout procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow 5S programs and contribute to maintaining an organized, clean, and efficient work area.
• Support welding and fabrication tasks as needed to repair or modify equipment and components.
• Assist with PLC and electrical troubleshooting using schematics and other technical documentation when required.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manufacturing instructions, service manuals, and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems, including furnaces, ovens, forklifts, and material handling equipment.
• Experience working with 480V industrial electrical systems, including three-phase power, and performing minor electrical repairs.
• Solid understanding of preventive maintenance practices, including filter changes, belt replacements, lubrication, and thermocouple checks.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures and commitment to strict safety compliance.
• Comfort working in a non–temperature-controlled, heavy industrial environment that is very warm year-round due to heat-treat operations.
• Ability to work overtime, including most Saturdays, with an expected workweek of approximately 46–48 hours.
• Capability to use material handling equipment to move parts and materials safely and efficiently.
• Effective troubleshooting skills for both mechanical and electrical issues in an industrial setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Willoughby, OH.

The pay range for this position is $63440.00 - $63440.00/yr.

Competitive Benefits Package: • Medical benefits (including Teledoc Telehealth Visits) • Dental benefits • Group Life Insurance • Voluntary Life Insurance • Vision Insurance • Holiday Pay • Sickness & Accident pay • 401k with employer match and employer contribution up to 5.5% • Employee Assistance Program

This is a fully onsite position in Willoughby,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

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.