JOB IS LOCATED IN THE GREATER WICHITA AREA. 1 site location, not a Field Service or Shut Down role.

Pays up to $42/hr + over $1k each week in per diem for people based at least 75 miles away from site.

Job Title: Travel Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Join our dynamic team as a Travel Maintenance Technician, where you will be responsible for maintaining and servicing industrial manufacturing equipment. This role involves diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing plant and mobile equipment, ensuring all systems function smoothly in a production environment.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, equipment drawings, and schematics to perform maintenance and service.Identify required parts from equipment drawings.Inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot plant and mobile equipment/system problems.Perform preventive maintenance inspections and scheduled or emergency repairs on plant and mobile equipment/systems.Maintain and troubleshoot industrial manufacturing equipment, addressing electrical and mechanical issues.Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, parts used, and supplies ordered.Repair electrical systems, wiring, circuit breakers, and other components to ensure full functionality in a production environment.Test systems with devices such as voltmeters, megohmmeters, and ohmmeters.Lead major repair projects, coordinating with a maintenance team and contractors to ensure successful completion.Utilize established company computer systems to manage MRO inventory items, historical information, issue inventory parts, and complete work order entries.Troubleshoot PLCs with preferred experience in three-phase and single-phase 120/240/480 volt systems.Maintain and troubleshoot electrical starters, motors, relays, transformers, control circuits, pneumatic systems, and hydraulic systems.

Essential Skills

Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, instructions, safety rules, code books, and specifications.Demonstrated ability to inspect electrical control systems, equipment, and machines to identify problems.Understanding of medium voltage power distribution systems.Experience with drives, controls, PLCs, automation, and motors.Understanding of national electric code (NEC) and NFPA-70E.Ability to operate mobile equipment such as forklifts, overhead traveling cranes, and aerial lift platforms safely.Proficiency in math skills, including fractions, percentages, geometry, and probability.Ability to read and understand technical procedures.Good verbal and written communication skills.Ability to follow and give instructions effectively.Ability to work well with other employees.Proficient in basic computer skills.Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining medium voltage power systems.Familiarity with the operation of mobile equipment and safety procedures.

Why Work Here?

We offer a supportive and innovative work environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration. Enjoy the flexibility and variety that comes with travel assignments, and be part of a team that values safety, precision, and excellence.

Work Environment

This role involves working in a dynamic production environment, requiring travel to various facilities. You will utilize various testing and diagnostic tools, and work with electrical and mechanical systems. Safety is paramount, and adherence to protocols and procedures is essential.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wichita, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $42.00/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 Wichita,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 25, 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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