Maintenance Technician
- Oak Creek, WI, United States
$22 USD / hour
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- Pay
- $22 USD / hour
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title: Warehouse Workers Job DescriptionThe RME Jam Technician supports the Reliability & Maintenance Engineering team by ensuring the smooth operation of conveyance and material handling equipment across dynamic, fast-paced environments. This role focuses on safely clearing jams, performing basic preventive maintenance, and assisting with mechanical troubleshooting to keep systems running efficiently. You will use your hands-on skills, attention to detail, and flexibility to help resolve operational challenges and contribute to the success of critical projects.Responsibilities
- Clear jams on conveyance and material handling equipment to maintain system uptime and consistent operational flow.
- Climb ladders and gangways safely to access elevated equipment and resolve jam conditions in hard-to-reach areas.
- Use basic hand tools to complete assigned tasks across various operational and maintenance projects.
- Perform preventive maintenance checks on a variety of equipment while following established safety procedures.
- Support mechanical troubleshooting activities to help identify and resolve equipment issues.
- Interpret and work with basic mechanical and electrical information, including blueprints and schematics, as directed.
- Follow all safety protocols and safe work practices while working around moving equipment and in elevated positions.
- Lift and move items and equipment weighing up to 49 pounds as part of daily tasks.
- Stand and walk for shifts lasting up to 12 hours in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head to complete work assignments.
- Work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays, to support operational and project needs.
Essential Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent educational history.
- At least 6 months of maintenance experience in any setting involving mechanical troubleshooting.
- Proficiency in using standard hand tools for basic maintenance and repair tasks.
- Ability to lift and move equipment and materials weighing up to 49 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12-hour shifts.
- Ability to climb ladders and gangways safely to access elevated equipment.
- Ability to perform frequent bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
- Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
- Basic mechanical aptitude, including familiarity with mechanical systems and components.
- Basic understanding of mechanical troubleshooting and preventive maintenance practices.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Technical diploma is a plus and supports growth into more advanced maintenance responsibilities.
- Exposure to electrical systems and basic electrical troubleshooting is beneficial.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics is an advantage.
- Experience working with material handling equipment or conveyance systems is helpful.
- Strong attention to safety and adherence to established safety procedures.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, project-focused environment.
- Good communication skills to coordinate tasks and report issues clearly.
Why Work Here?This opportunity offers the chance to work in a dynamic, hands-on environment where your efforts directly support reliable operations and continuous improvement. You will gain valuable experience with material handling and maintenance practices while working alongside a collaborative, safety-focused team. The role provides exposure to a variety of equipment and projects, creating opportunities to develop your technical skills and grow your career in reliability and maintenance engineering.Work EnvironmentThe work environment is fast-paced and highly operational, centered around conveyance and material handling equipment in an industrial or warehouse-style facility. You will regularly work around moving machinery, elevated platforms, ladders, and gangways while using standard hand tools and basic maintenance equipment. Shifts can last up to 12 hours and may include nights, weekends, and holidays to support continuous operations. The role is physically active, involving frequent walking, standing, bending, lifting up to 49 pounds, and reaching above shoulder height and below the waist. Appropriate work attire typically includes durable clothing suitable for an industrial setting, along with required personal protective equipment as defined by site safety standards. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Oak Creek, WI. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 position based out of Oak Creek, WI. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Oak Creek,WI.
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.
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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.
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Skills
- Material handling
- Preventive maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Attention to detail
- Maintenance and repair
- Mechanical systems
- Troubleshooting electrical systems
- Communication skills
- Process improvement
- Heavy lifting
- Personal protective equipment