Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician
Job Description
This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving plant production and facility equipment in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair complex electrical and mechanical issues, support production start-up activities, and collaborate with both internal teams and external contractors to keep operations running safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance on all plant equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues on production and facility equipment, identifying root causes and implementing effective countermeasures.
Dismantle machines or equipment using hand tools and power tools to inspect parts for defects and repair or replace components as needed.
Complete accurate daily maintenance status reports to document work performed, issues identified, and corrective actions taken.
Coordinate and work with contractors performing on-site activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant completion of work.
Conduct daily machine start-up and warm-up procedures to ensure equipment is ready for production and operating within specifications.
Perform production start-up quality audits to verify that equipment, processes, and outputs meet required quality standards.
Provide training, guidance, and support to team members on machine operations, safe work practices, and basic troubleshooting.
Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to support Total Quality Control (TQC) operating philosophy, including charting, monitoring process variation, and contributing to problem-solving activities.
Use strong electrical troubleshooting skills to diagnose and repair issues involving PLCs, electro-pneumatics, electro-hydraulics, servo drives, and three-phase motors.
Read and interpret electrical prints and schematics to support effective troubleshooting and maintenance activities.
Troubleshoot and support Allen-Bradley PLCs, including RS500 and RS5000 platforms, to maintain reliable automated operations.
Home and support six-axis robots as part of production equipment set-up and recovery.
Perform welding tasks when needed to support equipment repair and modification, as skills and safety requirements allow.
Essential Skills
Industrial maintenance experience involving direct, daily work with PLCs, electro-pneumatics, and electro-hydraulics.
Strong electrical troubleshooting for automated production and facility equipment.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting and supporting Allen-Bradley PLCs, including RS500 and RS5000 software platforms.
Ability to read and interpret electrical prints and schematics accurately.
Experience working with and troubleshooting six-axis robots, including homing and recovery procedures.
Knowledge of servo drives and servo motors and their role in automated equipment.
Experience working with three-phase motors in an industrial setting.
Proficiency in troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems used in production equipment.
Ability to apply SPC (Statistical Process Control) techniques to support Total Quality Control (TQC) practices, including charting and problem-solving.
Competence in using hand tools and power tools safely to dismantle, repair, and reassemble machinery.
Ability to complete detailed maintenance reports and documentation clearly and accurately.
Capability to perform equipment start-up, warm-up, and quality audit activities in a production environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Charlotte, MI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $29.89 - $36.99/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,MI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 6, 2026.
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.
