About this role
Lead Maintenance Technician
Up to $45/hr + $5,000 Sign-On Bonus + Flexible Schedule + Full BenefitsAre you the technician everyone calls when production is down and no one else can figure it out? We're looking for a seasoned Lead Maintenance Technician who thrives on solving complex mechanical and electrical challenges, leading by example, and keeping critical manufacturing equipment running at peak performance. This is an opportunity to join a stable, growing manufacturer where your expertise is valued, your ideas are heard, and your impact is visible every day.
Why You'll Want This Role
Earn Up to $45/hr based on experience $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Flexible Start Times to fit your lifestyle Comprehensive Medical Benefits 401(k) with Company Match Tools Provided Stable Manufacturing Environment with Long-Term Career Growth Leadership-Level Role with High Visibility and Autonomy
What You'll Do
As the Lead Maintenance Technician, you'll serve as a go-to technical expert responsible for maintaining and improving a wide range of production equipment. You'll troubleshoot complex issues, mentor team members, and drive equipment reliability across the facility.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, repair, and maintain hydraulic presses, mechanical presses, CNC equipment, robots, and other production machinery.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts involving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and control systems.
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime and equipment reliability.
- Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation to identify root causes and implement lasting solutions.
- Install and replace motors, sensors, bearings, gearboxes, relays, conveyors, belts, and other critical components.
- Troubleshoot relay logic, analog controls, low-voltage systems, and electro-mechanical equipment.
- Support equipment upgrades, process improvements, and capital projects.
- Partner with production leadership to prioritize maintenance activities and minimize downtime.
- Complete maintenance documentation and work orders accurately and efficiently.
- Help develop best practices while serving as a technical resource for less-experienced maintenance personnel.
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
- Advanced mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
- Strong experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and production equipment repair.
- Proven success troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and mechanical presses.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
- Experience with motors, relays, sensors, bearings, gearboxes, and power transmission systems.
- Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving abilities.
Preferred Experience
- Metal stamping or metal fabrication equipment.
- PLC troubleshooting.
- Industrial HVAC systems.
- CNC maintenance and repair.
- Robotics and automated production equipment.
- Cooling towers and facility support systems.
Work Environment
You'll work in a modern 70,000-square-foot manufacturing facility supporting over 125 production employees and a diverse range of equipment, including hydraulic presses, mechanical presses, CNC machines, robotics, and automated production systems.
Available Schedules
1st Shift (Monday-Friday)
- Flexible start times:
Make an Impact
If you're an experienced maintenance professional looking for a role where you can apply your expertise, influence equipment reliability, and be recognized for your contributions, we want to talk to you. Join a company that values skilled trades, invests in its people, and provides the resources needed to succeed. Apply today and bring your maintenance leadership expertise to a team that depends on the best.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $63523.00 - $93163.00/yr. 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. Sign on bonus, flexible start time, tools provided, 401k match, full medical benefits
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.
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.