Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Join a dedicated team in manufacturing high-end, stainless steel kitchen appliances including stoves, microwaves, and fridges. As a Maintenance Technician, you will handle both mechanical and electrical repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment. This includes working with fabrication equipment such as lasers and presses, as well as robots, automated conveyor lines, thermoforming, and foam forming machines. The role also involves minor welding and fabrication tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs and preventive maintenance on plant equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair various equipment including lasers, presses, robots, and automated conveyor lines.
• Conduct electrical work up to 480v and PLC troubleshooting with a focus on both Allen Bradley and some Siemens systems.
• Engage in special projects as needed.
• Provide basic tools for the job, with more expensive tools supplied by the company.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of experience as an industrial maintenance technician.
• Proficiency in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and repair.
• Two-year technical degree.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to participate in company-provided training and courses.

Why Work Here?

This direct hire position offers a supportive work environment with a focus on employee development and satisfaction. Benefit from a very large, clean, automated, and climate-controlled facility maintained at a comfortable 72 degrees. The company invests heavily in its facilities and machinery, providing a state-of-the-art workspace. Employees have access to a workout facility, free onsite healthcare clinic, and lab services for themselves and their families. Educational opportunities are provided, including 11 courses that can lead to pay increases. There is a strong benefits package, and the option to join the union after 90 days. Opportunities for advancement into different departments such as welding, maintenance, and machining are abundant.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Madison, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Direct Hire

Very large, clean, automated and climate controlled facility - always 72 degrees!

Will pay for schooling

Really strong benefits and insurance - also the option to joint he Union at 90 days if you want

They offer different levels of pay bumps - they will send you back to school and there are 11 courses you can take. High end of Maintenance pay is $37/hr before the premium

Workout facility, state of the art facility, and free onsite UW healthcare clinic AND lab for employees and their family

They put a lot of time and money into keeping the facility and machinery well kept

They make a high end, quality product

Tons of room for advancement and into different departments: welding, maintenance, machining

Maintenance Supervisor is really easy to get along with

Don't need to work OT if you don't want to

Don't do Layoffs within Maintenance

$1.50 premium for 2nd shift
$2.50 for 3rd shift

Pay scale; $27-37/hr before premium

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.