Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Overview

Are you a skilled Maintenance Technician who enjoys solving complex mechanical and electrical challenges? Join a growing manufacturing team where your expertise directly impacts production performance, equipment reliability, product quality, and workplace safety.In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving automated production and assembly equipment. You'll work with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automation systems while partnering with production teams to minimize downtime and drive continuous improvement.If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy diagnosing problems, implementing solutions, and making equipment run better every day, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Equipment Maintenance & Repair

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and assembly equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Complete equipment setups, changeovers, and adjustments efficiently to support production schedules.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and resolve issues with minimal downtime.
• Monitor machine performance during production runs and make necessary adjustments to maintain efficiency and quality.
• Utilize electrical testing and diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve equipment malfunctions.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify root causes of recurring equipment problems and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Recommend and support process improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency, throughput, and product quality.
• Partner with production and engineering teams on equipment upgrades and optimization projects.
• Contribute ideas that reduce downtime, improve changeover performance, and increase machine effectiveness.

Safety & Compliance

• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and manufacturing standards.
• Adhere to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), electrical safety, and machine guarding requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Immediately report equipment concerns, safety hazards, or operational issues to leadership.

Documentation & Communication

• Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, inspections, and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Maintain maintenance tools, equipment, and spare parts in proper working order.
• Communicate effectively with operators, supervisors, engineers, and fellow maintenance team members.
• Support additional maintenance and facility-related responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of:
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Motor controls
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Servo motors and servo drives
• Industrial automation systems
• PLC-controlled equipment
• Experience safely working with electrical systems up to 460 volts.
• Proficiency using electrical testing and diagnostic equipment such as multimeters and related tools.
• Ability to perform equipment inspections and make sound maintenance decisions independently.

Professional Skills

• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable attendance and strong commitment to workplace safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience supporting automated manufacturing or assembly equipment.
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting and basic programming concepts.
• Experience with preventive maintenance software (CMMS systems).
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, TPM, or Six Sigma environments.
• Technical degree, industrial maintenance certification, electrical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Why Join Our Team? Outstanding Work-Life Balance

• No mandatory overtime
• Consistent schedules
• Three-day weekends on weekday shifts

Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
• Competitive 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid Time Off starting in your first years of employment
• 10 paid holidays annually
• 2 floating holidays
• Shift differentials for off-shift positions

Career Growth Opportunities

• Work with advanced manufacturing equipment and automation technology
• Develop skills in electrical systems, controls, PLCs, drives, and industrial maintenance
• Be part of a culture focused on safety, reliability, quality, and continuous improvement

Schedule Options First Shift Monday - Thursday5:00 AM - 3:30 PM Second Shift Monday - Thursday3:00 PM - 2:00 AMShift differential included Weekend Shift Friday - Sunday5:00 AM - 5:30 PMEnhanced shift differential included Work Environment This position is performed onsite in a modern manufacturing facility. Team members regularly work around automated production and assembly equipment in a fast-paced industrial environment.Conditions may include:

• Manufacturing noise
• Temperature variations
• Dust and moisture exposure
• Moving mechanical equipment
• Industrial chemicals and cleaning agents

Required personal protective equipment may include:

• Safety glasses
• Hearing protection
• Gloves
• Hair nets and beard nets (as applicable)
• Additional PPE based on task requirements

Safety is a top priority, and all employees are expected to follow established procedures while helping create a safe and efficient workplace.Join a team where your technical expertise keeps operations moving and your ideas help drive continuous improvement every day.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Omaha,NE.

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.