Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for day-to-day equipment maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, and conducting timely repairs. You will perform root cause analysis to solve problems related to equipment downtime and work with minimal supervision, ensuring you are self-motivated, dependable, punctual, organized, and consistently in attendance for work duties. You will also submit detailed work orders into our CMMS for reporting purposes and establish and maintain positive relationships with both maintenance and production employees, all while complying with company safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting of mechanical and electrical systems and conduct timely repairs.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify and solve issues related to equipment downtime.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, ensuring dependability and punctuality.
• Submit detailed work orders into CMMS for each call.
• Maintain positive relationships with maintenance and production employees.
• Comply with company safety standards.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Analytical skills to proactively solve problems and implement solutions.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven computer skills with Microsoft Products.
• Competence with CMMS or related systems.
• Knowledge of power and hand tools.
• Experience with PIT.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding experience is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Capacity to meet the demands of the position, including mandated overtime as needed.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy working in a dynamic environment that values self-motivation and punctuality. Benefit from the opportunity to collaborate with a supportive team while maintaining independence in your role. The company offers a positive work culture that prioritizes safety standards.

Work Environment

The role involves constant standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods. You will frequently bend, reach, kneel, and climb, as well as lift, carry, and/or push objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, you may handle items greater than 50 pounds and engage in climbing and crawling activities. Effective oral and written communication is essential, along with the ability to see and hear within normal parameters.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $35.00/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 Wilkes-Barre,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 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.

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.

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.