Job Description
Job DescriptionMaintenance Technician1st shift
Job Description
The Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs a wide range of production and facility equipment in a clean and climate-controlled manufacturing environment. This role focuses primarily on mechanical maintenance with strong electrical exposure, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of blow molding and injection molding machinery, conveyors, automation systems, and supporting utilities.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair production equipment, including blow molding machines, injection molding machines, conveyors, automated packaging systems, palletizers, robots, and vision systems.
- Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
- Troubleshoot and wire 480V electrical systems, working with supply cabinets and circuits ranging from 24V DC up to 480V.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical issues with a strong focus on hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Support and maintain automation systems, including robotics, conveyor systems, and related industrial equipment.
- Perform general facilities maintenance and upkeep as needed to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage to support reliability and continuous improvement.
- Work safely with appropriate personal protective equipment and follow all plant safety and cleanliness standards in a food-grade facility.
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify root causes of equipment issues and implement effective solutions.
- Participate in training, apprenticeship, and certification programs offered by the company to enhance technical skills and knowledge.
Essential Skills
- At least 3–5 years of industrial maintenance experience; candidates with
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with emphasis on industrial machinery in a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience with both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, with the role being more mechanical than electrical.
- Proficiency working with 480V electrical systems, including troubleshooting and wiring.
- Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics, including troubleshooting and repair.
- Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment such as blow molding machines, injection molding machines, conveyors, and automated packaging systems.
- Experience with industrial maintenance repair, including conveyor systems and automation systems.
- Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical instructions, procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Willingness and ability to work 12-hour shifts on either days or nights, including required training on day shift for night roles.
- Commitment to working safely in a regulated, food-grade environment and following strict cleanliness and PPE requirements.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lima, Ohio.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Lima,Ohio.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 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.
\nCompany Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.