Maintenance Technician - Direct Placement

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Technician - Direct Placement

Job Description

This role offers the opportunity to work as an industrial maintenance mechanic in a busy, clean, and climate-controlled manufacturing facility. You will troubleshoot and repair a wide range of production equipment, working independently and applying strong technical skills across mechanical, electrical, electronics, HVAC, pneumatics, and hydraulics. The position requires a hands-on professional who enjoys diagnosing issues, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose causes of electrical and mechanical malfunctions or failures on operational equipment.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of industrial machinery and systems.
• Apply basic electrical knowledge to test electrical equipment and determine causes for malfunction, including motor control devices, switch panels, and transformers.
• Work with mechanical, electrical, electronics, HVAC, pneumatics, and hydraulic systems to maintain and repair equipment.
• Set up and operate metalworking tools such as lathes, drill presses, and grinders to fabricate and repair parts as needed.
• Use PLC troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve control system issues.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate equipment status and repair needs to relevant stakeholders.
• Work independently to prioritize tasks, respond to equipment breakdowns, and minimize production downtime.
• Follow all safety procedures and best practices while working on electrical and mechanical systems.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician or industrial maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical and mechanical systems.
• Hands-on experience with pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to diagnose and repair electrical issues, including motor control devices, switch panels, and transformers.
• Basic electrical testing skills to determine causes of equipment malfunction.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of operational equipment.
• Capability to set up and operate metalworking tools such as lathes, drill presses, and grinders to make and repair parts.
• General knowledge across mechanical, electrical, electronics, HVAC, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high safety standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Broad technical aptitude and willingness to work across multiple disciplines including mechanical, electrical, electronics, HVAC, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail when diagnosing equipment issues.
• Effective communication skills to clearly report issues, repairs, and maintenance activities.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple maintenance tasks and prioritize work based on production needs.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development, including potential participation in apprenticeship or training programs.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from several comprehensive benefit plan options, including multiple health insurance choices, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, as well as health savings or flexible spending accounts. A 401(k) or 401(k) Roth plan with up to a 6% match supports long-term financial security, and a quarterly profit-sharing bonus rewards collective success. Apprenticeship programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership training opportunities encourage ongoing growth and career development. A philanthropic volunteer program allows team members to support their communities while on company time, and a global environmental initiative focuses on making work environments more efficient and environmentally friendly.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility designed to support safe and efficient maintenance work. You will work with a variety of industrial equipment and metalworking tools such as lathes, drill presses, and grinders, as well as electrical testing equipment and PLC interfaces. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and reliability, with a focus on maintaining equipment performance and minimizing downtime.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Shelbyville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $81120.00/yr.

Come see me for competitive benefits.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Shelbyville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 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.

Company DescriptionWe 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.

Company Description

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.