Entry Level Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Entry Level Maintenance Technician

Responsibilities

• Inspect and identify equipment or machines in need of repair or maintenance.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and basic electrical issues to determine the necessary repairs.
• Perform general maintenance and repair work on production equipment.
• Use hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to complete repairs and maintenance tasks.

Essential Skills

• 1–2 years of mechanical maintenance experience.
• Hands-on experience as a maintenance technician or in a similar mechanical role.
• Mechanical knowledge and the ability to diagnose and repair mechanical issues.
• Experience using hand tools and power tools for maintenance and repair.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with injection molding machines.
• Experience with plastic injection molding processes is a plus.
• Basic electrical knowledge is a plus.
• Experience working with electrical components related to industrial equipment is beneficial.

Work Environment

The schedule may include overtime, particularly on Fridays, with occasional half-day schedules depending on operational needs, so flexibility is important. Work is hands-on and physically active, involving standing for the full shift, climbing ladders, bending, crawling, and lifting up to 50 pounds while using hand and power tools around machinery. Safety procedures and appropriate work attire suitable for an industrial setting are expected at all times. Must be comfortable with flexible schedule between 1st and 2nd shift.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mason City, IA.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Mason City,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 10, 2026.

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.