**Aerotek is hiring a Maintenance Apprentice** **Responsibilities** + Set up, adjust, perform preventive maintenance, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain assigned equipment with a focus on production and quality. + Monitor and maintain all building and production systems as assigned, including 24-hour emergency maintenance service when scheduled. + Conduct preventive maintenance checks and inspections of assigned equipment, report to Shift Supervisor, and take appropriate action. + Analyze mechanical and operational problems, make necessary corrections, and run adjustments to maintain maximum production and quality. + Test equipment to ensure correct operation and production of quality products. + Create a spare parts program, manage ordering for the Maintenance Department, and ensure receipt and payment for all orders. + Update all technical Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the Maintenance Department with support from the Engineering team. + Act as the main contact for vendors supporting facilities maintenance and ensure service frequency aligns with vendor preventative maintenance schedules. + Maintain inventory controls for cost-effective operations. **Essential Skills** + Experience in maintenance technician roles, including conveyor and industrial maintenance. + Mechanical and industrial skills. + 6 months to a year of plant or maintenance experience in a distribution or manufacturing environment. + Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel). + Ability to exert 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and 10 to 20 pounds constantly. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in a technical or mechanical environment is a plus. + SAP experience is a plus. **Why Work Here?** The role offers opportunities for upward mobility and growth within the company. **Work Environment** This position is based in a distribution center. The work environment involves shift work and requires physical exertion as specified in the job details. Further on-site information will be provided. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Southaven, MS. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $41080.00 - $52000.00/yr. 401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Southaven,MS. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 29, 2026. **About Aerotek:** 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. 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.