Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing maintenance on converting and paper machines, specifically those used to make cardboard boxes. The facility houses 10 converting and corrugating machines, and you will also troubleshoot conveyors and printing presses. Your tasks will include replacing and rewiring AC/DC motors ranging from 480 V to 2140V, changing gear boxes and bearings, repairing hydraulic systems, and performing MIG welding on steel materials. Additionally, you will troubleshoot drives and PLCs, fabricate parts using drill presses and torches, and handle parts ordering through the CMMS.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance on converting and corrugating machines.Troubleshoot conveyors and printing presses.Replace and rewire AC/DC motors from 480 V to 2140V.Change gear boxes and bearings.Repair hydraulic systems, including changing filters and fluids, and repairing brake systems.Conduct MIG welding on steel materials.Troubleshoot drives and PLCs.Fabricate parts using drill presses and torches.Order parts and manage work orders through CMMS.

Essential Skills

Electrical knowledge up to 480V 3 Phase with 24V circuitry.Mechanical work with industrial bearings, conveyors, or automated equipment.Ability to read schematics.Experience troubleshooting automated equipment.High School Diploma or GED.At least 2-3 years of experience in the maintenance field.Possession of own tools.PLC knowledge, specifically reading inputs and outputs.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $72800.00/yr.

Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
• Paid holidays from Day 1
• 3 Months: 401(k) with match
• 6 Months: PAID vacation days
• 12 Months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing and parenting leave

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Valparaiso,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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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