Maintenance Technician @ Aerotek

Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionThe Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing daily maintenance tasks, repairs, and calibrations to extend the life and maximize the efficiency of production equipment in a plastics and medical device manufacturing environment. This role focuses on electrical and mechanical preventive maintenance of plastic injection presses, troubleshooting robotic systems, and ensuring molding equipment operates safely, reliably, and at peak performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily maintenance tasks and scheduled maintenance routines on production equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical preventive maintenance on plastic injection presses and related molding machinery.
• Diagnose and repair issues with injection molding and blow molding equipment to minimize downtime and maintain product quality.
• Carry out equipment calibrations to maintain accuracy, consistency, and optimal performance of production systems.
• Troubleshoot robotic systems, including identifying and resolving faults in robots used for molding operations.
• Use knowledge of pneumatics to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems associated with injection and blow molding presses.
• Support troubleshooting of Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs to help maintain and restore automated control systems.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting on equipment up to 480 volts while adhering to safe work practices.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to identify recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and calibrations to support equipment history and continuous improvement.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly and work efficiently to restore operations with minimal disruption.
• Assist with optimizing equipment settings and performance to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience with injection molding processes and equipment.
• Proficiency in electrical and mechanical preventive maintenance of plastic injection presses.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair injection presses and molding machines.
• Experience with blow molding equipment and related maintenance tasks.
• Strong mechanical aptitude for working with molding machines and production equipment.
• Robotic troubleshooting experience, particularly with robots used in molding operations.
• Experience in robot troubleshooting for systems such as Yaskawa, Yushin, and Whiteland.
• Understanding of Allen Bradley PLCs and HMIs and their role in automated manufacturing systems.
• Capability to perform electrical troubleshooting on equipment up to 480 volts safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems and the ability to troubleshoot pneumatic components and controls.
• Troubleshooting skills for complex production equipment in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a plastics or medical device manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with climate-controlled production facilities.
• Comfort working with automated and robotic equipment in high-precision operations.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment documentation and maintenance instructions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in diagnosing equipment issues.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple maintenance tasks and priorities.

Why Work Here? Employees benefit from a comfortable climate-controlled facility, generous paid time off with up to 7 weeks of accrued PTO, and 11 paid holidays each year. A 401(k) plan is available starting on the first day of employment, supporting long-term financial well-being. The workplace emphasizes stability, safety, and work-life balance, offering a supportive environment for professional growth in a modern manufacturing setting. Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a climate-controlled facility within the plastics and medical device industry, providing a clean, stable, and comfortable setting for daily work.

The position follows an evening shift schedule from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., supporting consistent production operations. Employees work around advanced injection and blow molding equipment, robotic systems, PLC-controlled machinery, and pneumatic and electrical systems, all within a professional manufacturing environment.

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

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $88000.00/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. Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life and disability insurance

Mental health benefits

Paid holidays and sick days

Paid volunteer time

401(k) plan with company match

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Indianapolis,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.