Maintenance Technician @ Aerotek

Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionThe Maintenance Technician supports a highly automated manufacturing facility by performing industrial maintenance across the entire plant. This role focuses on troubleshooting and repairing automated production lines, industrial robots, stamping presses, and paint systems, with a strong emphasis on mechanical and fluid power systems. The technician works on a traditional second shift schedule to ensure equipment reliability and minimize downtime in a demanding heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform industrial maintenance across the entire facility to ensure reliable operation of production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair automated production lines to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Diagnose and service Fanuc robots, including identifying faults and restoring proper operation.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair large stamping presses used in metal forming operations.
• Maintain and repair paint booths and paint lines to support continuous production.
• Conduct mechanical troubleshooting on equipment such as chains, drives, motors, conveyors, and presses.
• Perform fluid power troubleshooting on hydraulic and pneumatic systems to resolve leaks, pressure issues, and component failures.
• Use meters and other diagnostic tools to test electrical and mechanical components and verify proper voltage and operation.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks to extend equipment life and reduce breakdowns.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate equipment issues and status to relevant team members.
• Follow safety procedures and best practices while working in a heavy industrial environment.

Essential Skills

• 35 years of mechanical maintenance experience or an Associate's Degree in a related field.
• Hands-on industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical skills with experience working on chains, drives, motors, conveyors, and presses.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing automated lines and highly automated equipment.
• Experience working with Fanuc robots or similar industrial robots.
• Hydraulic system experience, including troubleshooting and repair of fluid power components.
• Pneumatic system experience, including maintenance and repair of air-driven equipment.
• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting using meters to test voltage and verify equipment performance.
• Knowledge of industrial maintenance practices in heavy manufacturing environments.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow technical instructions and equipment documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently on complex equipment issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in industrial maintenance, mechanical technology, or a related technical field.
• Experience maintaining large metal stamping presses in a production environment.
• Background working with paint booths and automated paint lines.
• Familiarity with fluid power concepts and components in both hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Comfort working with highly automated systems and robotics in an industrial setting.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and respond quickly to equipment breakdowns.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with production and maintenance teams.

Why Work Here? Employees join this organization to work with advanced automation and robotics in a modern, high-output manufacturing environment. The facility offers the opportunity to build deep technical expertise in industrial maintenance, including exposure to complex stamping presses, automated paint systems, and robotic equipment. Team members benefit from a stable industrial setting where hands-on problem solving, technical growth, and continuous learning are encouraged. The culture values reliability, safety, and collaboration, providing a setting where skilled trades professionals can take pride in keeping critical production equipment running at peak performance.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a manufacturing facility that produces steel wheels for the automotive industry. The plant is highly automated and includes large metal stamping presses, automated paint lines, and numerous industrial robots. The environment is heavy industrial, often hot and dirty, with exposure to noise, moving machinery, and production materials. The position follows a traditional second shift schedule, working from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Technicians work on and around large equipment, using industrial tools, meters, and maintenance equipment while following safety procedures and appropriate industrial attire requirements.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Frankfort, KY.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $31.00 - $33.00/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 9, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Frankfort,KY.

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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