Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

$25-30/hr

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team at a recycling manufacturing facility. This role is essential for ensuring smooth operations by performing routine maintenance, troubleshooting issues, and supporting equipment repairs. This is a physically demanding position in a dirty, industrial environment where recyclable materials are sorted. If you have strong technical skills and enjoy hands-on work, this is the opportunity for you.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, cleaning, and repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical problems promptly.
• Assist with semi-trailer maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all maintenance activities.
• Utilize schematics and technical manuals to troubleshoot and repair equipment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a maintenance role.
• Proficiency in electrical systems and troubleshooting techniques.
• Skilled in welding, metal fabrication, and reading technical drawings.
• Strong communication skills in English.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Preventive maintenance skills.

Why Work Here?

Work in a fast-paced, innovative environment where every day is different. Be part of a team committed to sustainability and recycling. Enjoy career growth opportunities and professional development. Join a supportive, collaborative team that values your contributions.

Work Environment

The work environment is a large-scale recycling facility where materials are mechanically sorted and processed. Employees work around heavy machinery, conveyor belts, balers, forklifts, and semi-trailers. The environment involves exposure to dirt, dust, and debris from various materials like paper, plastics, and metals, and protective gear is typically required. The facility operates at a high speed to process large volumes of recyclables, requiring standing for long periods, lifting, bending, and working in noisy conditions. Strict adherence to safety protocols is essential due to the presence of heavy equipment and moving machinery. Shifts include 1st Shift: 5am - 2pm, 2nd Shift: 10am - 7pm, and 3rd Shift (on-call rotation): 7pm - 5am, with on-call shifts offering an extra hour of pay and a $50 bonus. The company emphasizes sustainability and environmental responsibility, which can be rewarding for those passionate about recycling.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $32.00/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 Omaha,NE.

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 25, 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.