Aerotek

Overview

The Maintenance Technician role supports a metal fence manufacturing facility by troubleshooting, repairing, and performing preventative maintenance on production equipment and facility systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This position is crucial for minimizing downtime and supporting production schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on manufacturing equipment to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on production and facility equipment.
• Maintain and service production machinery used in the fabrication of metal fence panels, posts, gates, and related components.
• Diagnose equipment failures, determine root causes, and complete repairs promptly to support production schedules.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery, tooling, and facility equipment to identify wear, damage, or potential issues.
• Install, adjust, and align motors, bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts, conveyors, and other machine components to ensure proper operation.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, modifications, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and performance.
• Perform welding and fabrication repairs on equipment, racks, and facility structures as needed.
• Maintain and troubleshoot industrial electrical systems, including motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, relays, and control panels.
• Support maintenance and repairs of forklifts, compressors, air systems, and other plant utilities.
• Complete work orders accurately and document all maintenance activities in maintenance tracking systems.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, lockout/tagout procedures, and internal safety standards at all times.
• Respond to emergency equipment breakdowns and provide support during scheduled maintenance shutdowns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area, including proper storage and care of tools and equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting industrial production equipment and machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting, including working with motors, VFDs, sensors, relays, and control panels.
• Hands-on experience performing preventative maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve issues with roll formers, presses, saws, welders, conveyors, and material handling equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize maintenance tasks in a fast-paced production environment.
• Comfort working in an industrial metal fabrication environment with heavy equipment and complex machinery.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• This position is on the 2nd shift, typically Monday through Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., with frequent extension to 4:00 a.m. and additional Saturday work, resulting in workweeks that often exceed 60 hours.
• The role is based in a dirty metal fabrication shop environment with heavy industrial equipment, metal dust, noise, and active production lines.
• Appropriate industrial work attire and personal protective equipment are necessary to perform the job safely and effectively.