Night Shift Maintenance Technician

Night Shift - Industrial Maintenance Technician - Carbondale PA

Job Description

This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production and auxiliary equipment in a high-speed packaging manufacturing environment. You will perform both preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems to ensure maximum equipment uptime and efficiency, while consistently following all safety protocols and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain all production and auxiliary production equipment to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on packaging machinery, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with industrial electrical systems, including motors, motor controls, electrical panels, and 480V circuits.
• Identify and correct mechanical and electrical problems on high-speed packaging machines in a manufacturing environment.
• Troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled equipment, including basic PLC fault finding and reset activities.
• Work with VFDs and drives to diagnose performance issues and implement repairs or adjustments.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation to guide troubleshooting and repairs.
• Maintain equipment in a manner that supports maximum uptime, reliability, and production efficiency.
• Adhere to all safety protocols, procedures, and best practices while performing maintenance activities.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance team members to prioritize work orders and respond to equipment issues in real time.
• Make independent, real-time decisions to resolve equipment failures and keep production running.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately to support ongoing reliability and continuous improvement.
• Support both day and night shift operations as needed, working within 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shift schedules based on preference.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of related experience in an industrial maintenance role.
• Industrial mechanical or electrical experience with at least PLC troubleshooting exposure.
• Hands-on manufacturing experience in an industrial or high-speed packaging environment.
• Intermediate electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills for production machinery.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components.
• Experience with industrial electric systems, including motors, motor controls, electrical panels, and electrical schematics.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems operating at 480V safely and effectively.
• Experience working with VFDs and drives in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and make sound decisions in real time to resolve equipment issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Allen Bradley and Siemens systems is a plus.
• Background in maintaining high-speed packaging machines.
• Hydraulics maintenance experience.
• Pneumatics maintenance and troubleshooting experience.
• Ability to perform detailed mechanical repairs and adjustments.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, industrial production setting with frequent equipment changeovers.
• Willingness to work day or night shifts and adjust to 8-, 10-, or 12-hour schedules based on operational needs.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that supports both financial security and work-life balance. The organization offers health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, paid holidays, and paid time off. Team members enjoy opportunities for career growth within a stable industry environment, with the chance to develop their technical skills and take on increasing responsibility over time.

Work Environment

The role is based in an industrial manufacturing facility focused on high-speed packaging operations. The maintenance team is critical to keeping production running, and technicians are expected to work independently, make decisions in real time, and solve complex equipment problems under time pressure. Shifts include day and night options, with 8-, 10-, and 12-hour schedules available to match individual preferences, typically Monday through Friday for day shift. The environment involves working around production machinery, industrial electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated packaging equipment. The dress code consists of long pants and a work shirt; steel-toe boots are not required, and there is no specific uniform. Safety protocols are strictly followed, and the culture values reliability, initiative, and a hands-on, problem-solving mindset.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Taylor, PA.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Taylor,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.