Maintenance Technician
4 days ago
Athens
Job DescriptionJob Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving mechanical and control issues in production machinery using diagrams, sketches, manuals, and manufacturer specifications. You will be tasked with tearing down, rebuilding, and adjusting machinery and mechanical equipment to ensure optimal performance. Facility maintenance tasks such as welding, plumbing, painting, and carpentry will also be part of your responsibilities. You will maintain facility systems such as lighting, HVAC, and structural components, conduct preventive maintenance and lubrication on production equipment, and keep detailed repair and maintenance logs while tracking downtime for each machine. Additionally, you will instruct production teams on proper preventive maintenance procedures and ensure the proper use, care, and organization of all tools and equipment. Responsibilities • Diagnose and resolve mechanical and control issues in production machinery., • Tear down, rebuild, and adjust machinery and mechanical equipment for optimal performance., • Perform facility maintenance tasks including welding, plumbing, painting, and carpentry., • Maintain facility systems such as lighting, HVAC, and structural components., • Conduct preventive maintenance, lubrication, and documentation for production equipment., • Keep detailed repair and maintenance logs and track downtime for each machine., • Instruct production teams on proper preventive maintenance procedures., • Ensure proper use, care, and organization of all tools and equipment.Essential Skills, • Basic knowledge of electrical theory., • Strong electrical skills., • Experienced in reading ladder logic and relay logic., • Proficiency in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting motors, drives, relays, sensors, and solenoids., • Basic PLC troubleshooting knowledge., • Preventive Maintenance (PM) expertise., • Ability to wire up a 3 phase motor and start-stop switch., • Understanding of hydraulics, photo eyes, conveyors, sensors, and pneumatics.Additional Skills & Qualifications, • Proficiency in computer skills, including Excel and Outlook.Why Work Here? Enjoy a three-day weekend every week while working in a small, tight-knit team that values collaboration. Benefit from health and dental insurance, a 401k plan, paid time off, and holidays. Work Environment The work environment is industrial and hot, not climate-controlled. The shift is from Wednesday to Saturday, 10 PM to 8 AM. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Athens, GA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $32.34 - $32.34/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 Athens,GA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 6, 2026. About Aerotek Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK. 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.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.