Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician supports production equipment and facility operations within an industrial manufacturing environment. This role focuses on maintaining and repairing electrical and mechanical systems to ensure high equipment uptime and reliable production performance. You will perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues, repair machinery, and support facility systems to minimize downtime and keep operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment and facility systems to ensure consistent equipment uptime.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on machinery and resolve problems efficiently.
• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures using root cause analysis (RCA) and implement effective corrective actions.
• Maintain, repair, and adjust conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and other mechanical components in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Support and maintain electrical systems, including basic PLC troubleshooting and automation-related equipment.
• Read and follow basic diagrams, maintenance procedures, and work instructions to complete repair and maintenance tasks accurately.
• Use welding and fabrication skills when needed to repair, modify, or reinforce equipment and structural components.
• Perform tool repair and ensure tools and equipment are maintained in safe and reliable working condition.
• Accurately document maintenance activities in CMMS systems and follow OSHA safety standards during all work.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance team members in a team-oriented environment to support daily operations and respond to equipment issues.
• Conduct general facility maintenance tasks as needed, including inspection, repair, and upkeep of building systems and infrastructure.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2–3 years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong ability to maintain and repair electrical and mechanical equipment and systems.
• Proficiency in equipment troubleshooting and performing both preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Hands-on experience working with hydraulics and pneumatic systems in an industrial setting.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Comfort reading basic diagrams and following maintenance procedures and technical instructions.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment.
• Industrial maintenance experience with exposure to conveyors, motors, and gearboxes.
• Familiarity with PLC systems and basic PLC troubleshooting within automation environments.
• Knowledge of CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for tracking work orders and maintenance history.
• Understanding and application of OSHA safety standards in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in welding and fabrication for equipment repair and modification.
• Familiarity in automation and maintenance technician roles within industrial environments.
• Ability to perform tool repair and general facility maintenance tasks.
• Experience working in a stable manufacturing environment with production equipment and machinery.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to conduct root cause analysis (RCA).
• Comfort working in a team-oriented environment supporting production operations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable manufacturing environment with a consistent workload, offering a hands-on role that provides exposure to both electrical and mechanical systems. This position offers the opportunity to develop and expand your maintenance skill set while gaining valuable experience in a production setting. You can benefit from potential overtime opportunities and a long-term career path based on performance, within a team-focused culture that supports growth and continuous learning.

Work Environment

The role is based in an industrial manufacturing facility with active production equipment and machinery. Work is performed on the production floor and throughout the facility, requiring regular standing, walking, bending, and lifting during the shift. You will work on both equipment repair and general facility maintenance in a team-oriented environment that supports production operations. The setting emphasizes safety, collaboration, and hands-on engagement with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of City Of Industry, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $39.00/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 City Of Industry,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 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.