Maintenance Technician @ Aerotek

Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionWe are seeking skilled Maintenance Technicians to join our team, working on the 3rd shift from Monday through Thursday, 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Overtime on Fridays may be required. As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in troubleshooting and repairing electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic production equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic production equipment.
• Diagnose issues involving 480V three-phase power, motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, sensors, drives, cables, and control circuits.
• Use electrical schematics and ladder diagrams to diagnose equipment failures.
• Perform basic PLC troubleshooting, including checking inputs, outputs, faults, and communication with connected equipment.
• Navigate HMIs to review machine conditions, alarms, and operating information.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic presses, pneumatic cylinders, plastic extruders, blow molding equipment, conveyors, ovens, compressors, chillers, and related manufacturing systems.
• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance according to established program requirements.
• Respond to production breakdowns and restore equipment safely and efficiently.
• Install or replace motors, drives, electrical components, hydraulic components, pneumatic components, and mechanical assemblies.
• Verify that repairs are completed accurately and that equipment is safe to return to production.
• Document completed repairs, parts usage, and supplies needed.
• Assist with general facility maintenance, plumbing, pipe fitting, welding, or machining when qualified.
• Support production areas as needed based on business demands.
• Follow all plant safety procedures, electrical safety requirements, and lockout/tagout practices.

Essential Skills

• Strong industrial electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to safely troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480V three-phase.
• Experience troubleshooting industrial AC and DC motors, motor starters, contactors, relays, sensors, drives, cables, and electrical circuits.
• Ability to read and follow electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to diagnose equipment problems and determine the root cause of a failure.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance and emergency equipment repairs.
• Basic computer skills and ability to navigate an HMI.
• Ability to pass a written maintenance assessment and hands-on electrical test.
• Ability to work Monday through Thursday from 8:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Must be open to working overtime on Fridays when required.
• Ability to stand, walk, twist, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC inputs, outputs, faults, and related electrical components.
• Mitsubishi or FANUC industrial robotic repair experience.
• Experience running electrical wire and completing industrial electrical installations.
• Hydraulic troubleshooting experience involving servo valves, proportional valves, and cylinders.
• Experience rebuilding hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders.
• Experience repairing industrial compressors and chillers.
• Blow molding or plastic extrusion equipment experience.
• Experience with industrial ovens, granulators, filament winders, hydraulic presses, or resin-handling systems.
• General building maintenance experience, including plumbing and pipe fitting.
• Manual machining experience.
• MIG welding and fabrication experience.

Why Work Here? Enjoy a four-day workweek with 10-hour shifts, offering three regularly scheduled days off. Benefit from a competitive pay range of $28 to $38 per hour based on experience, plus an additional 10% night-shift differential. Take advantage of available Friday overtime and opportunities for future pay increases after completing training and demonstrating proficiency in additional skills. We provide arc flash training and exposure to a wide variety of industrial equipment and technologies. Enjoy paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and general paid time off, along with comprehensive medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance. We offer a 401(k) with up to a 5% company match from day one, health savings account, tuition reimbursement, parental and caregiver leave, and the chance to join a global company focused on water filtration and sustainable water solutions.

Work EnvironmentThe Chardon facility manufactures plastic water and brine tanks for filtration purposes. The production process involves blow molding plastic tanks, winding tanks to meet pressure ratings, grinding and reusing scrap plastic, applying epoxy or resin coatings, curing finished tanks in industrial ovens, and transporting material through various conveyor and vacuum systems. Technicians support equipment such as blow molding presses, plastic extruders, filament winders, granulators, industrial ovens, curing conveyors, motorized conveyors, vacuum systems, material filling systems, PLC-controlled equipment, pneumatic cylinders, compressors, chillers, and robotics.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chardon, OH.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00/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 18, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Chardon,OH.

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.