**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** Join a dynamic team at a leading manufacturer of synthetic fiber ropes for heavy lift industries. We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production and testing equipment for synthetic ropes. Your expertise will ensure the smooth operation of our machinery and contribute to the efficiency of our production processes. **Responsibilities** + Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on various equipment including bearings, hinges, doors, winches, conveyors, belts, air compressors, extrusion machines, and motors on overhead cranes. + Conduct routine preventative maintenance on hydraulic pumps, including hydraulic filter changes and hose replacements. + Execute light MIG/Flux Core welding and use an oxy-acetylene torch for fabrication tasks. + Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical issues in equipment such as electrical boxes. + Utilize a Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record, follow a routine PM schedule, and document repairs. **Essential Skills** + 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience. + Proficiency in routine preventative maintenance tasks. + Light welding skills in MIG and Flux Core. + Strong knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems. + Ability to work autonomously with strong initiative. + Solid mechanical aptitude and experience with hand and power tools. + Proficiency in blueprint reading and PLC troubleshooting. + Familiarity with CMMS for maintenance scheduling and documentation. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 7+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production setting preferred. + Advanced welding skills. + Experience replacing hinges, bearings, doors, and motors on overhead cranes. + Strong electrical experience. **Why Work Here?** Our organization offers a supportive and stable work environment where many employees enjoy long tenures. We provide profit-sharing bonuses, a 401k plan, and great benefits with co-sponsored premiums. Employees start with 3 weeks of paid time off and have opportunities to earn more pay over time based on skills. We value work-life balance and employee growth. **Work Environment** Our medium-sized manufacturing facility offers a clean, organized, and air-conditioned environment. With distinct sections for winding, testing, and bundling synthetic ropes, the production floor is home to approximately 30 people. The maintenance technician will work day shifts from Monday to Friday, with a choice between 6:00 am to 3:30 pm or 7:00 am to 4:30 pm shifts. The role requires wearing steel-toed boots, jeans, a work shirt, and safety glasses. A night shift exists for production workers but does not affect the maintenance team. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Stafford, TX. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Stafford,TX. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 12, 2026. **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.