We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician responsible for performing both preventive and reactive maintenance tasks. This role involves maintaining and repairing a wide range of machinery with a focus on mechanical and electrical work. Experience with PLCs or VFDs is considered a bonus.
ResponsibilitiesConduct regular preventive maintenance on machinery.Perform reactive maintenance as needed to ensure minimal downtime.Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical components of machinery.Walk through and demonstrate experience with conveyors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.Troubleshoot and repair wiring and motors.Read and interpret industrial schematics and voltages.
Essential Skills1-3+ years of experience troubleshooting controls, 3-phase motors, and limit switches.Ability to read industrial schematics and understand electrical voltages.1-3+ years of experience installing and repairing industrial equipment such as conveyors, presses, gearboxes, and pumps.Proficiency in electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical maintenance.Experience with preventive maintenance practices.
Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with PLCs or VFDs is a bonus.1-3+ years of experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.1-3+ years of experience installing and troubleshooting 480v 3-phase motors.1-3+ years of experience with limit switches, drives, control panels, and electrical wiring.
Why Work Here?
Join our team to benefit from structured training programs and bi-annual pay increases. We are committed to your professional growth and offer opportunities to advance your skills and career.
Work Environment
The position is based in an automotive plant with a workforce of 400-500 people. The work environment is dynamic and fast-paced, providing exposure to state-of-the-art machinery and equipment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Talladega, Alabama.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $33.00/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 Talladega,AL.
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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\n \nThe 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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