At least 5 years
This role is STARs-friendly: Skilled Through Alternative Routes.
80% STARs in role.
Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Level 2)
Job Description
This role focuses on industrial maintenance in a heavy manufacturing environment, performing both mechanical and advanced electrical troubleshooting on hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. You will support production by maintaining, repairing, and improving equipment such as stamping presses, conveyors, pumps, motors, and related control systems, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operation across multiple shifts.
Responsibilities
- Perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on industrial hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, including presses, pumps, valves, motors, conveyors, and related systems.
- Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics to diagnose and resolve equipment issues accurately and efficiently.
- Troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled equipment, including reading ladder logic and identifying faults within PLC control systems, with emphasis on Siemens or Allen-Bradley platforms.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair three-phase motor controls and AC/DC servo drives to ensure reliable operation of production equipment.
- Execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities on electrical and hydraulic equipment to minimize unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
- Perform industrial machine repair and maintenance, including mechanical troubleshooting, adjustments, and component replacement as needed.
- Conduct electrical troubleshooting on control circuits, sensors, and power systems to restore equipment to proper operating condition.
- Install, adjust, and maintain electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components and systems in accordance with technical drawings and schematics.
- Work with sensors, servo drives, motors, pumps, conveyors, and associated controls to maintain consistent production performance.
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately to support ongoing maintenance planning and reliability improvements.
- Collaborate with production and maintenance team members to prioritize work, support projects, and meet production requirements.
- Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment while working in a heavy industrial, metal stamping environment.
- Participate in shift-based maintenance coverage, including evenings, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed to support production demands.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 5+ years of experience in electrical and hydraulic equipment maintenance in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience as a maintenance technician performing both mechanical and strong electrical troubleshooting on hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret PLC ladder logic, with preference for experience on Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLC platforms.
- Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
- Hands-on experience with hydraulic pumps, valves, and electrical controls in a production environment.
- Knowledge of three-phase motor controls and their application in industrial equipment.
- Experience working with AC and DC servo drives, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including work with PLC control systems, sensors, and industrial electrical circuits.
- Mechanical troubleshooting and mechanical maintenance skills for industrial machinery and equipment.
- Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance (preventative/corrective maintenance) on industrial equipment.
- Experience in industrial maintenance, including machine repair, maintenance repair, and electrical maintenance.
- Ability to install, maintain, and troubleshoot pneumatics and related components.
- High school diploma or GED.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in a heavy industrial environment, preferably supporting metal stamping or automotive manufacturing operations.
- Comfort working in a non-temperature-controlled facility with continuous production activity.
- Familiarity with sensors, conveyors, and industrial automation equipment.
- Ability to work various shifts, including evenings, nights, and every other weekend, based on production needs.
- Willingness to train on the assigned shift or on day shift initially before transitioning to a later shift.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills to coordinate with production and maintenance colleagues.
- No specific certifications required beyond the high school diploma or GED.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from shift differentials for overnight work, regular opportunities for overtime, and a clear path to permanent employment with additional financial incentives. Once hired on a permanent basis, team members are eligible for monthly bonuses based on a percentage of their hourly pay, as well as a holiday bonus. The organization invests in its maintenance team through provided uniforms and essential protective equipment, and it is working toward a structured, set-shift model to support stability and work-life balance.
Work Environment
The role is based in a heavy industrial metal stamping facility serving the automotive industry. The environment is energetic and production-driven, with stamping presses running continuously, resulting in a loud and noisy workspace. The facility is not temperature controlled, so conditions will vary with the seasons. Current operations include multiple shifts, with openings on an evening and night-oriented shift (such as 5:00 p.m.–3:00 a.m. or 7:00 p.m.–5:00 a.m.) and a planned future third shift of approximately 10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m., which includes a shift differential for overnight work. The maintenance team currently works every other weekend, with time off dependent on production needs and projects; the long-term plan is to move to a set first, second, and third shift structure once staffing levels are reached. The work involves regular interaction with industrial equipment such as stamping presses, conveyors, motors, pumps, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled systems. Employees provide their own steel-toed boots or safety shoes, while ear protection, safety glasses, gloves, and uniforms for maintenance are supplied and covered. The dress code centers on appropriate industrial workwear and required personal protective equipment to ensure safety in a heavy manufacturing environment.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Antioch, TN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $39.00/hr.
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.
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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Antioch,TN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 2026.
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.
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-006252890