Maintenance Technician
- Shelbyville, IN, United States
$56,160 to $70,720 USD / year
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- Pay
- $56,160 to $70,720 USD / year
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionThe Maintenance Technician will perform both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance on a wide range of production equipment, including injection molding machines, blow molding machines, mixing equipment, presses, and IDC machines. Approximately half of each shift focuses on preventative maintenance to keep equipment running reliably and on schedule, while the other half is dedicated to work orders and reactive maintenance. This role emphasizes strong electrical skills to support a highly automated environment that includes recently installed, state-of-the-art machinery, as well as solid mechanical abilities for hydraulic and pneumatic systems.Responsibilities
- Perform electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on injection molding machines, blow molding machines, mixing equipment, presses, and IDC machines.
- Complete preventative maintenance tasks on assigned sections of machines for roughly 50% of each shift, ensuring all PMs are completed on schedule.
- Execute work orders and reactive maintenance activities during the remaining portion of the shift to minimize equipment downtime.
- Diagnose and repair electrical issues involving 3-phase motors, sensors, and switches in a highly automated production environment.
- Conduct mechanical maintenance including hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting, replacement of ball joints, and conveyor system troubleshooting.
- Perform cylinder repair and maintenance, including inspection, adjustment, and replacement as needed.
- Document maintenance work performed, including parts used and time spent, in accordance with facility procedures.
- Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to prioritize repairs and coordinate equipment downtime.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying recurring issues and recommending long-term solutions.
- Follow all safety policies and procedures while working on electrical and mechanical systems to maintain a safe work environment.
Essential Skills
- 35 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- 35 years of hands-on electrical troubleshooting experience, including work with 3-phase motors, sensors, and switches.
- 35 years of hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting experience on production machinery.
- Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting for automated equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude for machine repair, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and cylinder repair.
- Ability to perform preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on a variety of machines.
- Experience troubleshooting conveyor systems and related mechanical components.
- Capability to read and interpret technical information related to machine maintenance and repair.
- Commitment to working safely with electrical and mechanical systems.
Why Work Here?Employees benefit from a supportive, family-oriented culture that values work-life balance and professional growth. Team members start with two weeks of vacation and have access to a schooling program that can help them further develop their skills and advance their careers. Annual reviews provide opportunities for pay increases based on performance, and policies such as makeup time and the ability to buy additional vacation time offer added flexibility. The organization invests in modern equipment and fosters a stable, collaborative environment where employees can build long-term careers.Work EnvironmentThe facility is a family-oriented, temperature-controlled, and very clean environment, particularly for automotive-related operations. The workforce consists of approximately 200 employees, including 20 salaried staff and around 150180 hourly team members, creating a close-knit and collaborative atmosphere. The plant operates multiple shifts, including a 2nd shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and a 3rd shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with a shift premium available for certain schedules. Employees work with highly automated, modern machinery, including recently installed equipment, in a setting designed for comfort, cleanliness, and efficiency. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Shelbyville, IN. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $56160.00 - $70720.00/yr. 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.11 paid holidays health, dental, vision, 401k and benefits start 1st day of following month after start date. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Shelbyville, IN. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Shelbyville,IN.
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
- Troubleshooting
- Execute working instructions
- Inspection
- Process improvement
- Mechanical systems
- Troubleshooting electrical systems
- Maintenance and repair