About this role
RME Jam Technician
Kickstart Your Career in Industrial Maintenance
Join a fast-paced Reliability & Maintenance Engineering team supporting critical material handling and conveyor systems. This is an excellent opportunity for mechanically inclined individuals who enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and working with equipment in a high-volume operational environment. You'll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly by clearing equipment jams, performing basic maintenance tasks, and supporting projects that improve system reliability and efficiency.
What You'll Do
- Clear jams on conveyor and material handling equipment (MHE) to maintain operational flow
- Safely access elevated equipment using ladders and gangways
- Perform basic preventive maintenance activities on conveyors and related equipment
- Use hand tools to complete repairs, adjustments, and project assignments
- Support maintenance and engineering teams with operational improvement initiatives
- Follow established safety procedures and maintenance standards
- Assist in maintaining equipment uptime and reliability throughout the facility
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience using basic hand tools
- Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn maintenance skills
- Ability to work safely in an industrial environment
- Comfortable climbing ladders and accessing elevated work areas
- Ability to lift and move up to 49 pounds
- Ability to stand and walk for up to 12-hour shifts
- Ability to bend, reach, stretch, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday
- Flexible availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Ideal Backgrounds
We welcome candidates with experience in:
- General labor
- Warehouse operations
- Manufacturing
- Material handling
- Equipment operation
- Maintenance helper roles
- Mechanical assembly
- Construction
- Automotive repair
- Military maintenance experience
Why Apply?
- Gain hands-on experience with conveyor and material handling systems
- Work alongside experienced maintenance and engineering professionals
- Build skills in industrial maintenance and equipment reliability
- Opportunity for career growth within maintenance, automation, and engineering operations
- Stable, full-time position in a high-tech operational environment
Physical Requirements
This role is active and physical. Candidates must be able to:
- Lift up to 49 lbs
- Stand and walk for up to 12 hours
- Safely climb ladders and gangways
- Regularly bend, squat, stretch, kneel, and reach overhead
- Work in a fast-paced industrial environment
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $21.00 - $21.00/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 24, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Sioux Falls,SD.
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.