Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician supports the operations maintenance team by repairing, maintaining, and improving material handling equipment and pneumatic systems throughout the facility. This role focuses on installing, maintaining, and repairing automated packaging and distribution equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all systems.

Responsibilities

• Support the operations maintenance team in repairing and maintaining material handling equipment across the building.
• Install, maintain, and repair automated packaging equipment to ensure consistent and reliable operation.
• Install, maintain, and repair automated distribution equipment to minimize downtime and maximize throughput.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems used throughout the facility.
• Perform electrical maintenance tasks on material handling and automated systems in accordance with safety and technical standards.
• Inspect equipment regularly to identify potential issues and perform preventive maintenance.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with operations and other maintenance team members to prioritize and complete work orders.
• Follow established safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized work area.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience repairing and maintaining material handling equipment.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing automated packaging equipment.
• Experience installing, maintaining, and repairing automated distribution equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems.
• Electrical maintenance skills related to automated and material handling equipment.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions and maintenance procedures.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of an operations maintenance team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in an automated packaging or distribution environment.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices for industrial equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced operations environment.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating work with operations and maintenance colleagues.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values technical expertise, collaboration, and continuous improvement in a dynamic operations environment. You have the opportunity to work with modern automated systems, expand your maintenance skills, and contribute directly to reliable and efficient facility operations. The organization promotes safety, teamwork, and professional growth, offering a stable and engaging workplace where your contributions make a visible impact.

Work Environment

This role is based in an operations facility that uses automated packaging and distribution equipment, material handling systems, and pneumatic systems throughout the building. You work hands-on with electrical and mechanical components in a production-oriented environment, moving between different areas of the facility to support equipment uptime. The schedule may include working during operational hours that align with production needs, and the work involves being on your feet, using tools and equipment, and adhering to safety procedures and site-specific attire requirements.

This is a Contract position based out of Rockville, VA.

The pay range for this position is $32.50 - $32.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Rockville,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.