Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for installing, assembling, and testing new machines and equipment. You will inspect machines for malfunctions, monitor performance changes, and respond promptly to any signs of issues. Troubleshooting production machinery and performing routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment are key components of this role. You will be expected to communicate openly with supervisors and other employees to ensure smooth shift operations, and perform emergency repairs on various types of machinery, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. This role requires the ability to identify and replace worn or damaged parts in a timely manner, using a variety of power and hand tools.

Responsibilities

Install, assemble, and test new machines and equipment.Inspect machines for malfunctions and monitor for performance changes.Perform troubleshooting for production machinery.Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and service.Comply with workplace safety regulations.Communicate openly with supervisors and other employees.Perform emergency repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic machinery.Identify and replace worn or damaged parts promptly.Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions.

Essential Skills

3-5 years of previous industrial maintenance experience.Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems (110-460 voltage).Proficiency in using a voltmeter.Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.Welding and fabrication abilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in electrical troubleshooting.Capability to troubleshoot PLC systems.Ability to weld and fabricate.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a $1 shift differential for night shifts and an opportunity to earn a weekly attendance bonus paid out monthly. Additionally, there is a 90-day retention bonus of $1,000 once hired directly. These bonuses apply even while on contract, providing a rewarding and motivating work environment.

Work Environment

The work environment involves initial training from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, for 90 days. After training, the shift moves to a 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 2-2-3 rotation. The facility is non-climate controlled but maintains room temperature conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hickory, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hickory,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

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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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