**Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Focus)** **Job Description** We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Technician with a strong mechanical focus to join our team. This role operates on the 2nd shift and offers a contract-to-hire opportunity. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of various mechanical devices, diagnosing issues, and performing necessary repairs. **Responsibilities** + Operate and maintain fork trucks. + Observe mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble. + Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts. + Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections. + Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements. + Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments. + Repair or replace defective parts. + Install special functional and structural parts in devices. + Lubricate, oil, and clean equipment per manufacturing specifications. + Start devices to test their performance. + Assist in repairs of electrical equipment. + Install power supply wiring and conduit for newly installed machines and building equipment. + Connect power supply wires to machines and building equipment, and connect cables and wires between machines and building equipment. + Diagnose malfunctioning apparatus such as transformers, motors, and lighting fixtures, and replace damaged or broken wires and cables. + Replace electric motor bearings, align, shim motors, and re-build pumps and motors. + Assist in planning layouts of wiring and install wiring, conduit, and electrical apparatus in buildings. + Diagnose and replace faulty mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic components of machine and building equipment. + Perform preventative maintenance tasks as assigned. + Responsible for accurate and timely paperwork related to essential duties and responsibilities. + Maintain, organize, and control inventory supplies, tools, and equipment. + Clean and organize shop area. + Maintain inventory of spare parts and material. + Maintain tools and equipment for maintenance work. **Essential Skills** + 5+ years of maintenance experience. + Valid driver's license. + Proficiency in shop math. + Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. + Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. + Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Skills in electrical troubleshooting, mechanical, blueprint reading, schematic interpretation, plumbing, welding, building maintenance, lighting, and HVAC. + Forklift operation is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Join a team that values your expertise in maintenance and offers a supportive work environment. We provide opportunities for growth and development, ensuring that our employees can build a rewarding career with us. Experience a culture of collaboration and innovation, where your contributions make a difference. **Work Environment** The position operates on the 2nd shift. The work environment includes working with various mechanical and electrical equipment. Employees are expected to wear appropriate attire suitable for a maintenance setting. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Akron, OH. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $60320.00 - $64480.00/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 Akron,OH. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 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.