Preventative Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Preventative Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Preventative Maintenance Technician supports reliable production of food-grade containers by performing routine and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment. This role focuses on cleaning and servicing machines, troubleshooting mechanical and basic electrical issues, and maintaining accurate maintenance records to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous operation of all equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on production machinery, including cleaning, greasing, and adding oil to equipment according to established schedules and procedures.
• Inspect and change filters on machines to maintain optimal performance and prevent unplanned downtime.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and repair leaks in hydraulic and pneumatic systems to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Replace worn or damaged mechanical parts as needed to keep equipment in proper working condition.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of all maintenance activities, repairs, and parts replacements.
• Collaborate with other maintenance and production personnel to identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance.
• Utilize mechanical aptitude and experience to diagnose root causes of equipment problems and implement effective solutions.
• Adhere to facility rules regarding personal protective equipment and attire while working on the production floor.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand and work with complex machinery.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience performing preventative maintenance on industrial or manufacturing equipment.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical repair and servicing of production machinery.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems, including the ability to identify and repair leaks and replace components.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting leaks and maintaining system integrity.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance tasks such as cleaning, greasing, oiling, and filter changes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with blow molds in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively during a fixed day shift schedule.
• Strong attention to detail in both mechanical work and record keeping.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive environment that offers a choice of two healthcare plans, including a high-deductible option, and a 401(k) plan with company match to support long-term financial security. Tuition reimbursement after one year encourages ongoing professional development and skill growth. Team members enjoy convenient vending services stocked with fresh food in the employee lounge, along with reimbursement for prescription eye protection, reflecting a commitment to both comfort and safety at work.

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility that produces food-grade containers. The work is performed on 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The environment requires strict adherence to safety and cleanliness standards, including wearing steel-toe footwear, eye protection, and hair nets or beard nets on the production floor.

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, IN.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $26.00/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 Portland,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 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.