Maintenance Technician @ Aerotek

Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionThe Maintenance Technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and robotic equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding machinery to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations across multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues, including rebuilding machinery, repairing gearboxes, replacing motors, and replacing hydraulic and pneumatic hoses.
• Troubleshoot and repair servo motors, chains, sprockets, cylinders, conveyors, and related mechanical components.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on 480V systems, three-phase motors, sensors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), drives, and electrical wiring.
• Diagnose and resolve issues within electrical control panels using a multimeter and other diagnostic tools.
• Troubleshoot robotic systems, including Fanuc robots, to restore proper operation and support production needs.
• Identify and correct electrical faults in equipment, including components controlled by Allen-Bradley PLCs.
• Support PLC troubleshooting activities, including basic diagnostics of ladder logic, parameters, relays, timers, and switches, as needed.
• Document maintenance activities accurately and communicate equipment status to supervisors and production staff.
• Follow safety procedures and best practices while working on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and robotic systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Controls experience with PLC troubleshooting, including ladder logic, parameter edits, relays, timers, and switches, is a strong plus.
• Experience working with Allen-Bradley PLCs in a production environment is beneficial.
• Familiarity with robotics troubleshooting beyond Fanuc platforms is an advantage.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing setting with multiple types of machinery.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with production, engineering, and maintenance teams.
• Willingness to work second or third shift and adapt to changing priorities as needed.

Why Work Here? You will join a company that invests in your long-term growth and well-being through a structured career path program and comprehensive benefits. Employees have access to health, dental, vision, life, and critical accident insurance, as well as short-term disability coverage. The organization supports financial security and development with a 401(k) plan, tuition reimbursement, and retention bonuses. You will also enjoy 11 paid holidays, offering a balanced combination of stability, recognition, and opportunities to advance your skills and career.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a manufacturing environment that operates on multiple shifts. The position primarily covers second shift or third shift, each with a shift differential. You will work around industrial machinery, conveyors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, electrical panels, and Fanuc robotic equipment, using tools such as multimeters and other maintenance instruments. The environment is production-focused, where safety procedures, proper use of personal protective equipment, and adherence to plant policies are essential.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Lafayette, IN.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $85280.00/yr. 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.-Career Path Program - Provides plans for career progression with employees.

-Health Insurance - Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Offer HRA/HSA

-Dental Insurance - Delta Dental

-Vision Insurance - VSP 1 year plan

-Life Insurance

-Critical Accident Insurance

-Short Term Disability

-11 Paid Holidays

-401k

-PTO

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN.

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.