1st Shift Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician ensures the reliable operation, repair, and preventive maintenance of industrial machinery and mechanical equipment in a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on diagnosing mechanical issues, performing corrective and preventive maintenance, and supporting continuous production by minimizing equipment downtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repair on industrial machinery, conveyor systems, gears, and belts to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Carry out routine preventive maintenance on machinery and mechanical equipment, including gears and belts, to reduce unplanned downtime.
• Locate sources of mechanical problems by observing equipment in operation, listening for irregular noises, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues involving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and piping systems as needed.
• Read, interpret, and work from drawings, blueprints, and schematics to diagnose issues and execute repairs or installations.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools, and examine the form and texture of parts to determine wear or damage.

Essential Skills

• 4+ years of manufacturing experience with strong mechanical and industrial skills.
• 5+ years working in an industrial maintenance technician role.
• Demonstrated mechanical troubleshooting experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Basic skills in electrical systems, including experience with PLCs and HVAC preferred.

Why Work Here?

The organization is new to the area, offering significant opportunities for growth, advancement, and the chance to help shape processes and standards from an early stage. Team members can develop their skills with complex industrial equipment while contributing to a growing operation in a dynamic environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in an industrial building located in Pennsylvania, working on manufacturing and industrial paper machines in a production setting. The shift runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with weekends potentially required based on operational needs. The environment involves working around conveyor systems, gears, belts, pneumatic tools, hoists, cranes, and other industrial equipment. Work is hands-on, often on the production floor, with exposure to typical industrial conditions such as machinery noise and moving equipment. Appropriate safety gear and attire are expected in alignment with industrial safety standards.

This is a Permanent position based out of Clinton, PA.

The pay range for this position is $68640.00 - $68640.00/yr.

medical, health, dental, vision. Vacation, 401k

This is a fully onsite position in Clinton,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 25, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.