Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift | Industrial Maintenance | Manufacturing

Join a growing manufacturing team as a Maintenance Technician and put your mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills to work. You’ll support the safe, efficient operation of a wide range of production equipment — including mixers, saws, conveyors, box makers, sealers, fryers, freezers, Raytheon machines, forklifts, separators, and baggers — while performing routine preventive maintenance, repairs, and equipment adjustments.

This role is ideal for someone with strong industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, hydraulics, pneumatics, and troubleshooting experience who thrives in a fast‑paced production environment.

What You’ll DoDiagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues reported by production and line supervisors.Test and operate machinery before and after repairs to ensure proper functionality and safety.Perform scheduled preventive maintenance (PMs) on all production equipment to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.Use drills, saws, grinders, welders, presses, and other hand and power tools to repair and maintain machinery.Support facility maintenance, including plumbing, basic electrical wiring, painting, and general building upkeep.Communicate repair status, potential issues, and shift handoff notes to supervisors and incoming maintenance teams.Submit accurate parts requests and maintain proper inventory for repairs and PM tasks.Record all maintenance activities in daily logs and maintenance systems.Coordinate with outside vendors and technicians when specialized repairs are required.Make machine adjustments as needed to support operators and maintain production efficiency.Essential Skills & ExperienceHands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical systems, and preventive maintenance.Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation.Knowledge of electrical systems, compressors, conveyors, and industrial machinery.Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.Additional RequirementsHigh school diploma or GED.Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs as needed.Comfortable working in a fast-paced, industrial environment with exposure to machinery, noise, and food‑grade materials.Why You’ll Love Working HereCompetitive, comprehensive benefits package (single plan approx. $65/week).11 paid holidays and a 401(k) match.A company committed to continuously improving employee benefits and workplace experience.Stable schedule on 2nd shift: 1:30 PM – 10:00 PM, Monday–Friday.Work Environment

You’ll work in an active production facility with exposure to:

Loud noise, moving machinery, and powered industrial trucks.Food-grade dust, odors, and allergens (fish, shellfish, nuts, eggs, wheat, soy, milk, coconut).Extreme temperatures, including cold, heat, and occasional outdoor conditions.Industrial hazards such as oil, electricity, heights, and anhydrous ammonia.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $33.00/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 Newport News,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 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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