Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician performs both preventative and reactive maintenance and repair on a wide range of plant equipment, including extraction systems, mix-blend equipment, boilers, HVAC systems, cooling towers, waste treatment systems, water softeners, reverse osmosis (RO) units, and other production machinery. This role involves a variety of light electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic work and plays a key part in ensuring equipment reliability, safety, and consistent production performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned, corrective, and unplanned maintenance on specified production and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair equipment using available documentation, schematics, and technical resources.
• Execute the preventive maintenance program as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Inspect operating machines and equipment to verify conformance with operational and safety standards.
• Ensure safety in the workplace by identifying, correcting, and eliminating unsafe conditions.
• Protect company assets by intervening in any condition that could result in abuse or damage to equipment or buildings.
• Support and adhere to established Quality Systems to maintain product and process integrity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area in accordance with facility standards.
• Maintain clear oral and written communication within the maintenance team to ensure smooth shift transitions and accurate handoffs.
• Work on light electrical tasks, including troubleshooting and repair of electrical systems and components.
• Perform mechanical, pneumatic, and light hydraulic repairs on production and support equipment.
• Utilize PLC troubleshooting methods and HMIs to diagnose issues in automated manufacturing systems.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics to guide repair and maintenance activities.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from competitive compensation, strong job security, and a stable operation that values long-term employment. The work environment emphasizes collaboration and is willing to work with people to accommodate needs, fostering a supportive culture focused on reliability, respect, and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Alexandria, MN.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $38.00/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 Alexandria,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 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.