This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
80% STARs in role.
Maintenance Techncian
3rd Shift - 10pm-6:30am (Train on 1st)
$30-$38/hr + $1 shift differential
Fantastic benefits!
Long term growth opportunities
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description
The Maintenance Technician plays a hands-on role in performing daily machine and facilities maintenance, repairs, and preventive maintenance activities. This position supports production by quickly troubleshooting and resolving equipment issues, assisting with the installation and start-up of new machinery, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within cross-functional teams. The role requires strong electrical and mechanical skills, a focus on safety, and the ability to maintain reliable operation of both production equipment and facility systems.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily hands-on maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance on production machinery and facility equipment.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, PLC (Primarily Mitsubishi), and HMI-related issues to minimize downtime and restore equipment to proper operation.
- Resolve production issues by repairing or replacing non-conforming components and performing necessary equipment modifications.
- Assist in the installation, commissioning, and start-up of new production equipment.
- Support facility-related repairs, preventive maintenance, and improvement projects for building and infrastructure systems.
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to diagnose problems and perform accurate repairs.
- Adhere to strict safety policies and practices at all times and immediately report any unsafe conditions or concerns to the appropriate personnel.
- Ensure proper safety practices are in place, consistently followed, and actively enforced in the work area.
- Promote, improve, and enforce 6S and safety objectives to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives for equipment reliability and production efficiency.
- Work with external vendors or service providers as needed to support equipment repair, maintenance, and facility projects.
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, and modifications as required to support traceability and future troubleshooting.
Essential Skills
- Proven hands-on experience in machine and facilities maintenance in a production or industrial environment.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including working with control systems and power circuits.
- Mechanical maintenance skills, including experience with mechanical assemblies and moving equipment.
- Experience with hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic components.
- Ability to perform PLC troubleshooting to identify and resolve control-related issues.
- Experience working with HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces) for diagnostics and adjustments.
- Demonstrated ability to perform preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical drawings.
- Strong commitment to safety, with the ability to follow and enforce strict safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to work effectively in a hands-on, production-focused environment and respond quickly to equipment issues.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in facilities and building maintenance, including basic repair and upkeep of facility systems.
- Familiarity with 6S or similar workplace organization and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience participating in cross-functional teams to support process and equipment improvements.
- Comfort working with external vendors or service providers for specialized maintenance or installation work.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from a supportive environment that invests in their long-term growth and well-being, including access to a gym and wellness center and a retirement plan with a 401(k) match. The organization emphasizes promoting from within, offering clear opportunities for career progression and skill development. A strong focus on safety, continuous improvement, and teamwork creates a culture where employees can contribute their ideas, develop their technical expertise, and build a stable, rewarding career.
Work Environment
This is a hands-on role in a production and facility setting, working directly with industrial machinery, electrical and mechanical systems, hydraulics, PLCs, and HMIs. The position involves regular use of tools and equipment to perform repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance, often on the production floor and within facility areas. The environment follows strict safety policies and 6S standards, emphasizing cleanliness, organization, and safe work practices. Work hours may align with production schedules and maintenance needs, requiring flexibility to support equipment uptime and facility reliability.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Blanchester, OH.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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 Blanchester,OH.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
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.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Posting ID: JP-006029160
