Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician
Job Description
This role focuses on installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical and mechanical controls and devices across a heavy industrial manufacturing facility. You support production by keeping upsetters, shears, blasters, cranes, conveyors, extrusion presses, PLCs, robotic systems, and related equipment operating safely and efficiently, while also performing building and utility maintenance within the plant.
Why Work Here?
You join a stable, heavy industrial manufacturing operation that invests in its workforce through union membership, structured progression, and clear evaluation processes. The organization offers a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution up to 4%, overtime pay after 8 hours in a workday, and shift premiums for second and third shifts. Paid time off includes 6 days after 6 months of service and 2 weeks after one year, along with 11 paid holidays following completion of the probationary period. The facility is accessible by public transportation, supporting convenient commuting. You benefit from opportunities to advance your skills, potentially move into higher-level maintenance roles based on performance and testing, and work in an environment that values safety, reliability, and long-term employment.
Responsibilities
- Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical and mechanical controls and devices on upsetters, shears, blasters, cranes, conveyors, extrusion presses, PLCs, and other related equipment.
- Install and troubleshoot motors, drives, starters, and electrical circuits to support production equipment and facility systems.
- Perform building maintenance tasks as needed to keep the facility in safe and reliable operating condition.
- Install and maintain electrical devices, compressed air lines, and natural gas systems within the facility.
- Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
- Apply safe operating procedures consistently during all maintenance and repair activities.
- Complete written records and maintain logs for maintenance work, inspections, and repairs.
- Read and interpret blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures and troubleshoot issues.
- Assemble machines and securely fasten them to foundations or other structures using bolts, welding, riveting, or other methods.
- Perform maintenance on robotic systems, including Motoman, ABB, and Fanuc robots.
- Measure, cut, and bend wire and conduit for new installations and modifications.
- Drill holes for wiring runs and pull or push wiring through openings as required.
- Trace and identify short circuits and other wiring faults to restore proper operation.
- Assist in lifting, positioning, and fastening objects such as wiring, conduit, motors, and other components.
- Disassemble defective electrical equipment, replace worn or faulty parts, and reassemble equipment to restore function.
- Perform non-load-bearing, basic welding tasks to support equipment installation and repair.
- Support overtime and weekend work as needed for production demands and scheduled shutdown maintenance.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of 4+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
- Strong 480V electrical troubleshooting experience on industrial equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics accurately.
- Hands-on electrical maintenance skills, including installation and repair of motors, drives, starters, and circuits.
- Mechanical maintenance experience with production machinery and plant equipment.
- Proficient in troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Ability to perform preventive maintenance and repair tasks on complex mechanical and electrical systems.
- Competence in print reading and schematic interpretation for both electrical and mechanical systems.
- Capability to perform basic, non-load-bearing welding tasks safely.
- Comfort working in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment with large machinery and equipment.
- Willingness to work overtime, including weekends, to support production and shutdown maintenance requirements.
- Open availability for union-based shift assignments, understanding that specific shifts are not guaranteed.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience maintaining and troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment.
- Experience working with robotic systems such as Motoman, ABB, and Fanuc.
- Skill in measuring, cutting, and bending wire and conduit for electrical installations.
- Experience installing and maintaining compressed air and natural gas systems in an industrial facility.
- Ability to perform building maintenance tasks, including basic electrical repairs and fixture replacements.
- Familiarity with tracing short circuits and diagnosing complex wiring issues.
- Organizational skills to maintain tools, equipment, supplies, and parts in good order.
- Comfort with written documentation, including maintenance logs and repair records.
- Ability to assemble machines and secure them to foundations or structures using mechanical fasteners and welding.
- Willingness to participate in testing and hands-on evaluations for progression to advanced maintenance levels within the union structure.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.70 - $40.80/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.
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.