Maintenance Technician
Aerotek
**Job Title: Maintenance Technician**
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to assist in the repair and maintenance of machinery, equipment, physical structures, plumbing, and electrical systems within an industrial setting. The role requires performing various duties to meet the ongoing needs of our organization.
Responsibilities
+ Dismantle machines or equipment, replace defective parts and motors, and adjust feed mechanisms.
+ Clean and lubricate machine parts such as shafts, pulleys, gears, and bearings, and replace or repair machine belts.
+ Remove dust, dirt, grease, and waste material from machines and paint machines or equipment to prevent corrosion.
+ Bend and cut conduit wire, drill holes for electrical connections, and connect wire to motors and fixtures.
+ Replace switches, fuses, splice wire, and insulate wire with friction tape.
+ Bend, cut, and thread pipe, cut openings for pipes, and seal pipe joints with sealing compound.
+ Fabricate parts for worktables, benches, shelves, and other furnishings.
+ Patch or replace plaster or plasterboard and paint walls, ceilings, and trim.
+ Clear clogged drains and replace plumbing fixtures.
+ Operate welding machines to repair or join metal parts.
+ Provide materials, tools, and supplies as needed.
+ Clean work area, tools, and equipment, and perform other routine duties.
+ Adhere to established quality and environmental management systems.
+ Perform all work procedures according to safety standards.
Essential Skills
+ Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical repair, and preventive maintenance.
+ Experience with basic hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, computers, blueprints, schematics, and circuit breaker panels.
+ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
+ Effective communication skills to write reports and speak before groups.
+ Mathematical skills to calculate figures and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
+ Problem-solving skills to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
+ Associates degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or six months to one-year related experience and/or training.
+ Preferred experience with plastics or other manufacturing, electrical, robotics, mechatronics, PLCs, cranes/hoists, forklift, and basic plumbing and building maintenance.
Why Work Here?
Join a dynamic team in a supportive work environment that encourages growth and development. Enjoy the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and contribute to innovative solutions. Benefit from a culture that values work-life balance and fosters a sense of community.
Work Environment
The work environment includes exposure to moving mechanical parts, high places, and risk of electrical shock. Occasionally, the employee may be exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes, outside weather, and extreme heat. The noise level is usually moderate.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reading, Pennsylvania.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $63000.00/yr.
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 Reading,PA.
**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.
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