About this role
Maintenance Set-Up TechnicianThis role serves as the first line of maintenance support on the production floor, focusing on troubleshooting, basic mechanical repairs, and daily machine changeovers. You ensure equipment runs safely and efficiently by performing adjustments, testing sensors, and verifying quality after changeovers, while collaborating closely with maintenance, production, engineering, and quality teams.
Responsibilities
- Work on the production floor troubleshooting machinery and equipment to keep lines running smoothly.
- Serve as the first line of maintenance, identifying issues and performing basic maintenance before escalating to the maintenance team.
- Complete small mechanical repairs on machines, including wrenching and tooling repairs.
- Make adjustments to machinery as needed to optimize performance and reduce downtime.
- Test equipment and check sensors regularly to ensure proper operation.
- Perform frequent mechanical repairs using hand and power tools.
- Repair tooling and complete tooling fixtures to support production requirements.
- Perform daily changeovers on machinery at scheduled times and verify that machines run properly after changeover.
- Conduct quality checks on the first parts produced after each changeover to confirm setup accuracy.
- Adapt to a variety of tasks as needed, which may include changeovers, small repairs, assembling racking, and repairing dies.
- Collaborate as a team player and follow direction to support production and maintenance priorities.
- Perform minimal electrical tasks such as changing low-voltage sensors and adjusting sensor locations (no advanced electrical skills required).
- Use hand tools and power tools to perform mechanical work and equipment adjustments.
- Read blueprints as needed to understand equipment, tooling, and setup requirements.
- Communicate effectively with multiple departments, including maintenance, production, engineering, and quality.
- Document work performed and write daily reports using a computer.
- Follow all safety procedures and contribute to a strong safety culture on the production floor.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bluffton, OH.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $22.70 - $24.30/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 26, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Bluffton,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.