**Job Title: 1st Shift Maintenance Technician** Job Description As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. This includes loaders, shears, grapples, skid steers, forklifts, and tractor/trailer equipment. You will perform daily preventive maintenance on equipment, maintain necessary paperwork, and ensure compliance with proper PPE at all times. Responsibilities + Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment. + Perform daily preventive maintenance on equipment. + Perform physical duties associated with the operation and maintain necessary paperwork. + Ensure compliance with proper PPE at all times. + Prepare necessary documentation such as Bill of Ladings, Work Orders, Purchase Orders, and Tool Orders. + Work with conveyor systems, hydraulic systems, and PLCs. + Perform welding, torch cutting, grinding, and weld set-up. + Set up and break down machinery. + Assist operations by operating balers and heavy equipment occasionally. + Make decisions, solve problems, and handle high-stress situations calmly and safely. + Work independently in the absence of direct supervision. + Maintain a clean and organized working environment. Essential Skills + Electrical troubleshooting and repair + Mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repair + Preventive maintenance + PLC troubleshooting and control + Industrial maintenance + Welding and grinding + Schematic and blueprint reading Additional Skills & Qualifications + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Strong problem-solving abilities + Ability to sort and identify tools and parts + Willingness to work overtime and weekends when necessary Why Work Here? Join a dynamic team in an industrial setting where you will have the opportunity to develop your technical skills and advance your career. Enjoy the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment that values safety, cleanliness, and organization. Work Environment The work environment is set in an industrial setting that can be loud and dirty, with outdoor elements. Proper PPE and adherence to safety protocols are mandatory. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, Texas. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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 Dallas,TX. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.