Aerotek
Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician
Job Description
As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in recording maintenance repair activities in a computer-based maintenance management system. You will work with PLCs, CNCs, and Multi-Access Robots daily, utilizing basic test equipment such as multi-meters, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems. Your expertise will be vital in repairing and maintaining plant machinery and equipment, including lathes, mills, welding and brazing equipment, presses, and automated assembly lines. A fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulics, pneumatic schematics, and mechanical drawings is essential to solve problems efficiently. Strive to reduce downtime by working effectively and performing countermeasures aimed at root cause analysis. A commitment to safety and quality, along with strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and effective communication skills, is required. The ability to work and communicate as part of a team is essential.
Responsibilities
Record maintenance repair activities in a computer-based maintenance management system.
Work with PLCs, CNCs, and Multi-Access Robots daily.
Use basic test equipment such as multi-meters, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems.
Repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment, including lathes, mills, welding and brazing equipment, presses, and automated assembly lines.
Understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, as well as mechanical drawings to solve problems efficiently.
Strive to reduce downtime by working efficiently and performing countermeasures aimed at root cause analysis.
Essential Skills
2-4 years of experience in a production maintenance environment.
General knowledge of machines and tools, measurement instruments, automation/robotics, maintenance, and repair.
Associates Degree in Machining Technology or Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent work experience.
Basic knowledge of mathematics and trigonometry.
Ability to create standard operating procedures.
Proficient in reading blueprints.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with mechanical components such as hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, robotics, and CNCs.
Eager to learn and participate in training and development programs.
Preferably with an Associate's degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Systems, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
Work Environment
The work environment is climate-controlled and maintains a clean, safe setting. You will work with CNC equipment, robotic welders, multi-access robots, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, conveyors, and mechanical drive systems. Training hubs are available to work on equipment off the manufacturing floor.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $34.00/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 Durham,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2025.
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.
Job Description
As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role in recording maintenance repair activities in a computer-based maintenance management system. You will work with PLCs, CNCs, and Multi-Access Robots daily, utilizing basic test equipment such as multi-meters, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems. Your expertise will be vital in repairing and maintaining plant machinery and equipment, including lathes, mills, welding and brazing equipment, presses, and automated assembly lines. A fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulics, pneumatic schematics, and mechanical drawings is essential to solve problems efficiently. Strive to reduce downtime by working effectively and performing countermeasures aimed at root cause analysis. A commitment to safety and quality, along with strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and effective communication skills, is required. The ability to work and communicate as part of a team is essential.
Responsibilities
Record maintenance repair activities in a computer-based maintenance management system.
Work with PLCs, CNCs, and Multi-Access Robots daily.
Use basic test equipment such as multi-meters, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems.
Repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment, including lathes, mills, welding and brazing equipment, presses, and automated assembly lines.
Understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, as well as mechanical drawings to solve problems efficiently.
Strive to reduce downtime by working efficiently and performing countermeasures aimed at root cause analysis.
Essential Skills
2-4 years of experience in a production maintenance environment.
General knowledge of machines and tools, measurement instruments, automation/robotics, maintenance, and repair.
Associates Degree in Machining Technology or Industrial Maintenance, or equivalent work experience.
Basic knowledge of mathematics and trigonometry.
Ability to create standard operating procedures.
Proficient in reading blueprints.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with mechanical components such as hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, robotics, and CNCs.
Eager to learn and participate in training and development programs.
Preferably with an Associate's degree in Mechatronics, Industrial Systems, or Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
Work Environment
The work environment is climate-controlled and maintains a clean, safe setting. You will work with CNC equipment, robotic welders, multi-access robots, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, conveyors, and mechanical drive systems. Training hubs are available to work on equipment off the manufacturing floor.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $34.00/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 Durham,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2025.
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.