**Job Title: Maintenance Technician 1st shift** Job Description Join our team as a Maintenance Technician, where you'll work the first shift from 6 am to 4 pm, Monday through Thursday, with opportunities for overtime. This role requires a combination of electrical and mechanical expertise, focusing on troubleshooting and maintaining manufacturing and facility equipment. Responsibilities + Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing and facility equipment. + Perform electrical diagnostics, including work with variable frequency drives (VFDs), PLCs, and CNC-controlled systems. + Plan and execute electrical projects, including generating bills of material and procuring supplies. + Operate basic machine tools such as vertical mills, metal lathes, and surface grinders. + Perform fabrication tasks; TIG, MIG, or stick welding skills preferred. + Conduct facility upgrades and repairs involving carpentry, plumbing, roof repair, and painting. + Support and participate in PSM-PM and Preventive Maintenance programs. Essential Skills + 3-5 years of industrial experience. + Proficiency in troubleshooting PLC Allen-Bradley's, pneumatics, and VFDs. + Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and CAD equipment drawings. + Experience with electrical and mechanical systems (60% Electrical, 40% Mechanical). + Able to operate aerial platform equipment and perform tasks at elevated heights. Additional Skills & Qualifications + CNC Repair experience. + Electrical Schooling or Chemical industry Experience + Experience with Studio 5000 and conduit work. + Strong attention to detail and capable of following instructions. + Physically capable of lifting, carrying, and handling objects weighing 50–100 pounds. + Comfortable working on ladders and in confined spaces. Why Work Here? Enjoy a generous vacation policy, starting with one week and increasing to two weeks after the first year. Benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Be part of a growing company that is actively reinvesting into its facilities. Work Environment The work environment is a chemical setting that produces foam for flower pots. It can be warm in the summer and cold in the winter, with occasional dust around the plant. The maintenance team has its own building equipped with all necessary tools. The team currently consists of five members, and collaboration and teamwork are essential. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Kent, Ohio. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $38.00/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 Ravenna,OH. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2025. **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.