About this role
Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionThe Technician will be responsible for diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment and completing necessary preventive maintenance and repairs. The role involves rebuilding various plant and process equipment, including pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, and other related equipment. Additionally, the Technician will repair, rebuild, and replace hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, understand flow controls, and possess both mechanical and electrical inclinations. Responsibilities • Diagnose and troubleshoot malfunctions in machinery and equipment. • Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on plant and process equipment. • Rebuild pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves, and other related equipment. • Repair and replace hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. • Understand flow controls and demonstrate mechanical and electrical inclinations. Essential Skills • Proficiency in electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatics. • Experience with preventive maintenance and repair services. • Skilled in using tools like multimeter and voltmeter. • Knowledge of industrial, food, and electronics systems. • Electrical troubleshooting skills. • Comfortable standing, walking, and climbing stairs for long periods. • Proficiency in English reading and writing. • High level of welding, electrical, or mechanical skills is a plus. • Flexibility to work various shifts as plant and business needs arise. Additional Skills & Qualifications • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ownership of personal tools. • Experience with PLC and Allen Bradley systems. Why Work Here?Enjoy development opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment and benefit from meaningful compensation and benefits that help you care for your family. Contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through products that make a difference. Work EnvironmentThe work schedule is a rotating shift with hours from 6pm to 6am, including rotating days off, which may include long weekends. The environment can vary from hot to cold in different areas of the facility. There is an additional shift differential for working from 6pm to 6am. The role requires flexibility to work various shifts as plant and business needs arise. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Las Cruces, NM. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $26.93 - $30.40/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Las Cruces,NM. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.