Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

• This role supports a refrigerated food and beverage production facility by providing hands-on electrical and mechanical maintenance, with a strong emphasis on electrical troubleshooting
• You will diagnose and repair production equipment working closely with remote controls engineers while serving as the first line of on-site troubleshooting

Job Responsibilities

• Perform advanced electrical troubleshooting on production equipment, including low-voltage systems (110V/24V), sensors, proximity switches, and three-phase motors
• Use a voltmeter to safely test, diagnose, and verify electrical circuits and components, identifying the root cause of equipment issues
• Connect a laptop to PLCs to perform basic PLC troubleshooting and locate faulty sensors using Siemens, Rockwell, or comparable systems
• Serve as the first point of on-site issue identification before involving remote controls engineers, clearly communicating findings and supporting further diagnostics
• Conduct mechanical troubleshooting and repair on conveyors, including motors, valves, hoses, and related components
• Maintain and repair industrial equipment such as filling machines and mixers that operate on pneumatics and hydraulics, including work on valves and hoses as needed
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on machines and equipment to reduce unplanned downtime and extend asset life
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, blueprints, and mechanical diagrams to support accurate repairs and installations

Essential Skills

• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience, including the ability to use a voltmeter for low-voltage troubleshooting at 110V and 24V
• Ability to diagnose and repair low-voltage sensors, proximity switches, and three-phase motors
• Basic PLC troubleshooting skills, including connecting a laptop to identify faulty sensors using Siemens, Rockwell, or similar PLC platforms
• Hands-on mechanical troubleshooting experience with conveyors, including motors, valves, and hoses
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and mechanical drawings
• Experience with industrial maintenance, including machine repair and machine maintenance in a production environment

This is a Permanent position based out of Ferndale, MI.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/hr.

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 Ferndale,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 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.