**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** As a Maintenance Technician, you will diagnose mechanical issues by observing equipment in operation and using precision measuring/testing instruments. You will dismantle and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools. Inspecting and measuring parts with calipers, micrometers, and other instruments to determine dimensional changes is also a critical part of your role. Additionally, you will adjust and repair functional parts using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. Your expertise will help minimize downtime by educating production staff on preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance. Maintaining an inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies, anticipating needs, and restocking accordingly will also fall under your responsibilities. Efficiently using resources to conserve maintenance supplies and equipment and conducting root cause analysis are essential parts of the job. **Responsibilities** + Diagnose mechanical issues by observing equipment in operation and using precision measuring/testing instruments. + Dismantle and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools. + Inspect and measure parts using calipers, micrometers, and other instruments to determine dimensional changes. + Adjust and repair functional parts using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. + Minimize downtime by educating production staff on preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance. + Maintain inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies; anticipate needs and restock accordingly. + Use resources efficiently to conserve maintenance supplies and equipment. + Conduct root cause analysis. **Essential Skills** + Troubleshooting and mechanical skills. + Preventive and corrective maintenance expertise. + Experience working with conveyors, gearboxes, and belts. + Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical systems and equipment. + Basic knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and controls. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with welding tools and techniques is a plus. + Familiarity with scheduled maintenance routines to reduce downtime. + Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, hoists, and cranes. + Competency in computer applications. + Strong team player and effective communication skills. **Why Work Here?** We offer a competitive pay rate along with comprehensive health insurance. Enjoy vacation and holiday leave, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan, all designed to support your work-life balance and future security. **Work Environment** The role is based in a 1,000+ employee manufacturing facility located in Effingham, South Carolina. The environment is a hot, heavy industrial, automated food manufacturing plant. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Effingham, South Carolina. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Effingham,SC. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 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.