Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production equipment and facility systems. You will perform daily and weekly machine lubrication, conduct preventative maintenance, and provide creative solutions to maintenance challenges. This position requires a strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to troubleshoot and adapt in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and weekly machine lubrication and care.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on production equipment and facility systems.
• Replace HVAC filters and perform basic HVAC upkeep (non-licensed tasks).
• Assist with general building maintenance as needed.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues with equipment and collaborate on repairs.
• Maintain and manage the facility’s preventative maintenance schedule and documentation.
• Provide creative, practical solutions to maintenance challenges.
• Operate forklifts safely when required.
• Assist production teams by running equipment during maintenance downtimes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the facility.

Essential Skills

• Experience with machine maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and adapt.
• Ability to manage workload, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate records.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
• Forklift certification or ability to become certified.
• Reliable, self-directed, and committed to safety.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with punch presses, press brakes, or similar equipment (preferred, not required).
• Basic welding experience is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned and operated company that values its employees and fosters a supportive work environment. You will have opportunities to grow and take on new responsibilities in a dynamic production setting.

Work Environment

You will be working in a production environment where safety is a top priority. Steel-toed shoes and safety glasses are required. While primarily based in an office environment, you will have occasional exposure to moderately loud equipment. Eye protection is necessary while operating equipment and in the plant area. Proper protective footwear is highly recommended throughout the plant.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of MANKATO, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $31.25/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 MANKATO,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 2025.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.