Maintenance Technician @ Aerotek

Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionThe Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving manufacturing equipment to ensure safe and efficient production. This role supports extrusion, molding, material handling, and auxiliary equipment throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Respond to machine breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Repair conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, compressors, and material handling systems.
• Perform basic PLC troubleshooting and sensor replacement.
• Conduct equipment inspections and document maintenance activities.
• Assist with equipment installation, upgrades, and plant improvement projects.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
• Support production teams during startups, changeovers, and operational issues.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance parts and supplies.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience performing preventative maintenance on industrial or recycling equipment.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical issues on machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort working with complex moving equipment.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools for repair, maintenance, and general labor tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, equipment schematics, and basic PLC instructions.
• Experience in maintenance (MX) or preventative maintenance (PM) environments, or equivalent practical experience.
• Capability to work safely in hot or cold, very dirty conditions while following established safety protocols.
• Willingness and ability to work second shift (approximately 4:00 p.m.12:30 a.m.) or third shift (approximately 9:00 p.m.5:00 a.m.) as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Relevant technical schooling or vocational training in maintenance, mechanical systems, or a related field, particularly for more entry-level candidates.
• On-the-job experience as a maintenance technician or in a similar industrial maintenance role.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with recycling equipment such as balers, conveyors, shredders, and optical sorters.
• Comfort working with older equipment that requires frequent service and attention.
• General labor experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to coordinate with external vendors regarding maintenance schedules and service needs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying future issues before they cause downtime.

Why Work Here? You join a team that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in a critical recycling operation. The environment offers steady, predictable shift schedules and the opportunity to work with a wide range of industrial equipment, helping you deepen your technical skills. You collaborate closely with operations staff and vendors, gaining exposure to different aspects of equipment maintenance and installation. This role provides hands-on experience, room to grow from entry-level to more advanced maintenance responsibilities, and the satisfaction of supporting a facility that contributes to sustainable recycling practices.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Perryville, MO.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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 11, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Perryville,MO.

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.