Job Title: Lead Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This position is for a Lead Maintenance Technician in an aluminum extrusion environment. The role involves overseeing all aspects of plant maintenance while gaining experience in supervisory responsibilities and leading the maintenance technicians. Tasks include performing preventative maintenance (PMs), handling reactive maintenance, and addressing any facilities maintenance requirements that arise. The facility operates aluminum extrusion machines, and the role also involves work on CNC machines, brake presses, lasers, and some powder coating machines.

ResponsibilitiesParticipate in daily passover meetings to understand maintenance priorities.Perform reactive maintenance to ensure continuous production operation.Repair and maintain all components of extrusion machines, including 3-phase 480v motors, servo and AC/DC motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, extruders, VFDs, and gearboxes.Conduct basic preventative maintenance tasks such as greasing bearings and tightening bolts.Work with PLC-operated machines and troubleshoot issues as needed.Assist with large-scale PM programs twice annually, in July and December.Essential SkillsProficiency in pneumatics and hydraulics.Experience with PLC troubleshooting and industrial maintenance.Skilled in 3-phase 480v electrical systems and schematic interpretation.Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.Experience with hydraulic presses and PLC systems, specifically Allen-Bradley.Additional Skills & QualificationsWelding skills are beneficial.Experience in facilities maintenance is advantageous.Previous exposure to extrusion processes is desirable.Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic industrial manufacturing environment where continuous learning and leadership development are encouraged. Enjoy the opportunity to enhance your technical skills and work on a variety of advanced machinery while being part of a team that values innovation and efficiency.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial manufacturing environment, with work primarily during 8-10 hour shifts. There is a plan to implement an on-call program. Major preventative maintenance programs occur twice a year. The dress code requires wearing jeans and steel-toed shoes. Work shifts include 1st shift from 7:00am-3:00pm, 2nd shift from 3:00pm-11:00pm, and 3rd shift from 11:00pm-7:00am.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $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 Cassopolis,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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