**Maintenance Technician – Job Description**

**Overview**

We are seeking a reliable **Maintenance Technician** to join our manufacturing team. This role involves performing equipment setup, repairs, troubleshooting, and preventative maintenance on the machines and equipment used by the manufacturing team. Candidates should be comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment supporting production needs.

**Responsibilities**

+ Perform **mechanical and basic electrical troubleshooting** on production machinery and support equipment.

+ Conduct **preventative maintenance (PM)** activities according to schedules and maintenance guidelines.

+ Complete **machine setup, changeovers, and calibrations** to support weekend production operations.

+ Inspect equipment for defects, wear, or potential failures and document findings.

+ Repair or replace parts such as belts, bearings, sensors, motors, pneumatic lines, and other components.

+ Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly to minimize downtime.

+ Read and interpret **maintenance work orders, schematics, and equipment manuals** .

+ Maintain a clean, organized, and safe maintenance work area in accordance with company standards.

**Must-Have Skills**

+ Mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance experience

+ Knowledge of industrial machinery and equipment

+ Strong mechanical aptitude

+ Comfort using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment

**Skill Details**

+ Ability to safely and efficiently **repair and maintain production machinery**

+ Experience with **mechanical systems, pneumatics, and basic electrical components**

+ Ability to perform equipment setups, adjustments, and part replacements

+ Basic understanding of **LOTO (Lockout/Tagout)** and machine safety procedures

**Nice-to-Have Skills**

+ Prior industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience

+ Basic PLC troubleshooting (no programming required)

+ Fabrication, welding, or machining experience

**Education & Qualifications**

+ Minimum **1 year of maintenance, mechanical, or industrial repair experience**

+ Manual dexterity and strong problem-solving skills

+ Basic reading, writing, and math skills

+ Ability to remain reliable, punctual, and self-directed during weekend shifts

**Work Environment**

+ Clean manufacturing environment

+ Work may involve kneeling, bending, lifting, and working in tight spaces

+ Dress code: jeans or durable work pants (no leggings or sweatpants)

+ Required PPE: safety glasses, nitrile gloves, cut-resistant gloves

+ Candidates must supply their own **steel-toe boots**

**This is a Weekend Shift Role**

**Why Join Us?**

+ Supportive team environment

+ Clean, organized workspace

+ Opportunity to gain valuable manufacturing skills

+ Consistent schedule with potential overtime

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nevada, IA.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $20.00 – $20.00/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)

**Workplace Type**

This is a fully onsite position in Nevada,IA.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.

**About Aerotek:**

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.