**Job Title: Maintenance Lead** Job Description This is an entry-level position in maintenance that involves handling facilities shoveling. Tools will be provided onsite. The role operates on the 1st shift from 6 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday, with voluntary opportunities for overtime on weekends (4-8 hours). Responsibilities + Coordinate with other departments and outside contractors during normal operations, improvement, or equipment upgrade projects. This includes departments like Environmental, Health and Safety, Engineering, Waste Water Treatment, and Manufacturing. + Coordinate and work with Safety & Regulatory compliance agencies. + Direct the maintenance P.M. program and general repairs. + Supervise the maintenance staff. + Manage the department budget and parts inventory. + Train and develop mechanics. Essential Skills + Hands-on experience in pipe fitting, welding, electrical work, and general equipment repair. + Excellent communication and computer skills. + Fork Truck operation skills. + Availability for off-hours work (past 3 pm, weekends) as needed. Additional Skills & Qualifications + High school diploma or GED. + Must demonstrate attendance and reliability. + A desire to learn the maintenance field. Why Work Here? The organization values long-term employment with employees achieving 20, 30, and 40-year tenures. It offers a good work-life balance and supports training opportunities. Employees receive a full benefits package through Signa, including a 401K match of 4%, PTO accruing from the date of hire with 9 paid holidays, and 16 PTO days (including sick and vacation days). Work Environment The company operates as a chemical coatings blending facility, dealing with products like anti-corrosion coatings, automotive films, electroless nickel, hard chrome, heat transfer fluids, and finishes. Safety is a top priority, and employees are suited in PPE from head to toe, including boots, uniforms, masks, and face shields. The environment involves mixers filling up 5,000 lb vats and packagers with hoses and valves, with a noticeable chemical smell. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ferndale, Michigan. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/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 Royal Oak,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 19, 2025. **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.