Maintenance Technician
1 day ago
Louisville
Job DescriptionJob Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob Description The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing work involving maintenance or craft occupations to keep machines, mechanical equipment, or the structure of an establishment in repair. This role may involve pipe fitting, boiler making, insulating, welding, machining, fabricating chutes, guards, and supports for production machinery, repairing electrical or mechanical equipment, and installing, aligning, and balancing new equipment. Responsibilities • Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment., • Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure that machines continue to run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and the physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate., • Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions, following checklists., • Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools, such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches, to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices., • Assemble, install, and/or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems, and plumbing, machinery, and equipment., • Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary., • Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions., • Record maintenance and repair work performed and the costs of the work., • Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery., • Dismantle devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools., • Plan and lay out repair work using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, and schematic diagrams., • Order parts, supplies, and equipment from catalogs and suppliers, or obtain them from storerooms., • Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges., • Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts., • Align and balance new equipment after installation., • Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments., • Set up and operate machine tools to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs and fixtures, and tools., • Estimate repair costs.Essential Skills, • Mechanical maintenance in a liquid recycling facility (distilling)., • Electrical troubleshooting of motors, pumps, and valves., • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematic diagrams., • Proficient in using hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments., • Experience with PLC troubleshooting.Additional Skills & Qualifications, • Some experience in fabrication and troubleshooting. Full time benefits Union Benefits Health Insurance Dental Insurance Retirement Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 1, 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.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.