Maintenance Technician
10 days ago
Omaha
Job Description Maintenance Technician $25-$30/hr Job Description A well-established manufacturing company in Omaha, NE is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to support production operations through preventive maintenance, equipment repair, and troubleshooting. This role is critical in minimizing downtime, maintaining product quality, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of production and assembly equipment. The ideal candidate brings strong electrical and mechanical expertise, a proactive mindset, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities • Perform preventive maintenance on production lines and manufacturing equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting machinery, • Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues, • Support production line setup, changeovers, and equipment startup with minimal supervision, • Identify root causes of equipment failures and recommend corrective and preventive solutions, • Monitor machine performance, adjustments, speeds, and moving components during production runs, • Adhere to all safety procedures, including lock‑out/tag‑out (LOTO) requirements, • Communicate equipment issues, safety concerns, and improvement opportunities to supervision, • Maintain maintenance tools, records, and documentation accurately, • Keep maintenance shop and equipment cabinets clean and organized, • Perform all work onsite and assist with additional duties as assignedRequired Skills & Qualifications, • Strong troubleshooting and maintenance technician skillset, • Electrical and mechanical repair experience, • Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics, • Preventive maintenance and repair proficiency, • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and basic schematics, • Ability to maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance, • Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking EnglishPreferred Qualifications, • Advanced mechanical and electrical aptitude, • Ability to read electrical prints and schematics and troubleshoot circuits up to 460V, • Experience using electrical diagnostic and testing equipment, • Knowledge of motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and servo drives, • Familiarity with automation controls, PLCs, and basic programming, • Understanding of electrical systems, hydraulic operations, and pneumatic components, • Intermediate computer skills, • Ability to inspect work and make quality control decisions, • Experience using precision measurement tools and metric systemsWhy Work Here?, • Stable manufacturing environment with varied, hands-on work, • No mandatory overtime, • Multiple shift options with differential pay Available Shifts: • 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, • 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM ($0.50/hour shift differential) This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Omaha, NE. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 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.