Maintenance Technician @ Aerotek

Job Title: Maintenance Technician 12hr First Shift 2-2-3Job DescriptionThe Maintenance Technician will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our production machinery. They will be responsible for the installation, assembly, and testing of new machines and equipment. The technician will also inspect machines for malfunctions, monitor performance changes, and perform emergency repairs on mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, assemble, and test new machines and equipment.
• Inspect machines for malfunctions.
• Monitor, identify, and respond promptly to performance changes, temperature fluctuations, unusual sounds, smells, or atypical energy usage.
• Perform troubleshooting for production machinery.
• Schedule and perform routine preventative maintenance and service for each piece of equipment.
• Understand and comply with workplace safety regulations.
• Communicate openly with supervisors and other employees to ensure smooth shift operation and changeover.
• Perform emergency repairs on various types of machinery, including mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic.
• Identify and replace worn or damaged parts in a timely manner.
• Use a variety of power and hand tools to perform job functions.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting skills.
• PLC troubleshooting experience using a laptop.
• 3-5 years of previous industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to use a volt meter.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Welding and electrical troubleshooting skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge.
• Ability to weld and fabricate.

Why Work Here? Enjoy a $1 shift differential for night shifts and the opportunity to earn a weekly attendance bonus, paid out monthly. This bonus can increase with overtime hours. Additionally, there is a 90-day retention bonus of $1,000 after being hired directly. Candidates are eligible for these benefits while on contract as well. Work EnvironmentThe technician will be responsible for the upkeep of 18 Loom production machines. Working hours are from 7:00pm to 7:00am on a 2-2-3 rotation schedule. Training will be conducted on the day shift from 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to the person.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hickory, NC.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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)

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

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Hickory,NC.

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.