Maintenance Technician @ Aerotek

Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionThe Maintenance Technician will provide comprehensive industrial maintenance support across multiple package handling facilities, serving as the primary resource for preventative maintenance and repair of material handling, conveyor, electrical, and mechanical systems. This role focuses on troubleshooting industrial three-phase power, motor controls, and PLC-controlled equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on material handling equipment, conveyor systems, motor controls, PLC-controlled equipment, and other electrical and mechanical systems within distribution facilities.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial three-phase power issues to ensure safe and reliable operation of equipment and facility systems.
• Diagnose and resolve problems with motor controls, including interpreting wiring diagrams and performing electrical troubleshooting.
• Support mechanical and electrical maintenance activities, including inspection, adjustment, repair, and replacement of components as needed.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly, serving as the primary on-site maintenance resource for all corrective and preventative maintenance needs.
• Conduct mechanical troubleshooting and perform welding tasks as required to repair or maintain equipment.
• Use blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Perform general handyman tasks around the facilities, including changing lights and other basic building maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with operations teams to schedule preventative maintenance around facility sort times and minimize disruption to production.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance work performed, including repairs, replacements, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Ensure all work complies with safety standards and best practices for industrial electrical and mechanical systems.
• Travel between designated facilities as needed, using company-provided transportation to support maintenance needs across multiple sites.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 7 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• At least 1 year of hands-on experience with motor controls, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Strong experience with industrial three-phase power and the ability to troubleshoot three-phase power issues.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on industrial equipment and systems.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting, including working with wiring diagrams and motor control circuits.
• Mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting experience, including working with conveyor systems and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment (programming not required, but must be able to diagnose and resolve issues).
• Experience with welding and mechanical troubleshooting for at least 1 year.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Strong service-oriented mindset with the ability to act as the primary maintenance resource for multiple facilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with conveyor systems is a significant plus.
• Background in both mechanical and electrical maintenance in industrial environments.
• Familiarity with PLC controls and associated hardware.
• Comfort working independently without in-house maintenance support.
• Willingness to perform a variety of tasks, from complex troubleshooting to general facility handyman work.
• Ability to manage time effectively within structured facility operating windows.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in both mechanical and electrical systems.

Why Work Here? You will join a team that supports high-volume distribution facilities with stable, consistent work and long-term reliability. The primary customer has maintained strong operations through challenging economic conditions, resulting in steady demand and no layoffs expected. You can expect consistent 40-hour workweeks, a predictable schedule, and paid travel time between sites, offering both financial stability and the opportunity to work with a wide variety of industrial systems. The environment values flexibility, independence, and trust in your technical expertise, giving you ownership of your work while contributing directly to mission-critical facility operations.

Work EnvironmentWork takes place in local distribution facilities, with primary locations including Greensburg, Oil City, Neville, and Altoona. The role involves working around material handling equipment, conveyor systems, motor controls, PLC-controlled machinery, and industrial three-phase power systems in an active warehouse and sort environment. Typical hours are structured around facility sort operations, with morning and evening sorts running approximately 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Preventative maintenance is scheduled between sort windows, while repair and replacement work is performed as needed.

Access to the buildings is generally available between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., and the schedule typically consists of four 10-hour days or as close to that structure as possible. Technicians begin paid time when they pick up the company truck in Greensburg and receive paid travel time to other sites from that point. The work environment is hands-on, industrial, and fast-paced, requiring comfort around active conveyor systems, electrical panels, and mechanical equipment.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Greencastle, PA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/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 Greencastle,PA.

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)

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