Maintenance Technician
Aerotek
Posted Monday, April 20, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005973152
Job Description
This entry-level maintenance technician role is centered around equipment operation. The role requires basic electrical, mechanical, and fundamental hydraulic experience. The primary focus will be on operating forklift equipment and skid steers, making those skills essential.
Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts, clamp lifts, ski steers, and standard sit-down forklifts efficiently.
- Assist with troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and minor electrical issues.
- Conduct routine inspections of equipment and report mechanical issues or safety concerns.
- Support production teams and maintenance staff to minimize downtime of bailor equipment.
- Perform basic preventive maintenance and repairs on bailors and other equipment.
- Basic electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic experience.
- Proficiency in forklift and skid steer operation.
- Experience with clamp lifts and preventive maintenance.
- Hydraulic knowledge and ability to maintain and repair bailor equipment are preferred.
Join a team that offers a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and a 401k match. Enjoy paid time off and holiday pay once permanent, with a Contract-to-Hire opportunity.
Work Environment
Work in a recycling facility during the 1st shift from 7am-4pm, with some Saturdays required. The facility is non-climate controlled and may be dirty and dusty with paper and box shreds present.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Olive Branch, MS.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Olive Branch,MS.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.
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.
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