Maintenance Apprentice

Job Title: Maintenance Apprentice!!!

$25-$30

1st shift

Job Description

The Maintenance Apprentice supports safe and reliable plant operations by performing mechanical and electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on production and facility equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment. This contract-to-hire role offers hands-on experience with a wide range of systems, including pumps, boilers, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled equipment, while working closely with experienced maintenance professionals to develop technical skills and preventive maintenance practices.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production and plant equipment with a focus on both mechanical and electrical systems.
• Perform piping work, including cutting, threading, and installing pipe for various plant systems.
• Troubleshoot, rebuild, repair, and replace pumps, including progressive cavity, diaphragm, and gear-driven pumps.
• Support operation and maintenance of steam boilers and thermal oil heaters, including understanding their applications and controls.
• Assist with the maintenance of industrial air compressors and pneumatic piping systems.
• Use electrical, air-driven, and manual hand tools to perform maintenance and repair tasks safely and efficiently.
• Operate and use arc welders, acetylene torches, and other open-flame equipment for pipe fitting and welding tasks.
• Apply strong troubleshooting skills to identify equipment and process problems and recommend safe, cost-effective repair or replacement solutions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and help determine and implement new preventive maintenance procedures as needed.
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance checklists accurately and on time.
• Fill out T3P Personal Risk Assessment Forms, Safety Task Planner, and Good Catch Forms daily to support a strong safety culture.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in both the maintenance shop and at job sites within the plant.
• Read and interpret schematics and blueprints to support maintenance and repair activities.
• Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and 3-phase electrical systems up to 480 volts.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment (no programming required) to support equipment uptime.
• Operate a forklift as needed to move materials, tools, and equipment safely.
• Work 1st shift (6:00 AM – 2:30 PM), Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays required and significant overtime during ramp season.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician or in a similar industrial maintenance role.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience with production and plant equipment.
• Experience with both mechanical and electrical maintenance, with an approximate 50/50 split (no programming required).
• Hands-on experience with pumps, including troubleshooting, rebuilding, repair, and replacement of progressive cavity, diaphragm, and gear-driven pumps.
• Working knowledge of steam boilers and thermal oil heaters, including their applications and controls.
• Working knowledge of industrial air compressors and pneumatic piping systems.
• Ability to read and work from electrical and mechanical schematics and blueprints.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, including performing scheduled tasks and documenting work on checklists.
• Proficiency with electrical, air-driven, and manual hand tools used in industrial maintenance.
• Ability to work with 3-phase electrical systems and equipment up to 480 volts.
• Experience with motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics in an industrial setting.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting skills (no programming required).
• Ability to perform pipe fitting and pipe welding tasks safely and effectively.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to define problems and develop safe, cost-effective repair solutions.
• Good cleanliness and organizational skills in the work area and maintenance shop.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Piping experience, including cutting, threading, and installing pipe, is a significant plus.
• Experience using arc welders, acetylene torches, and other open-flame tools for maintenance tasks.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience in maintenance mechanics or industrial maintenance.
• Experience with maintenance repair on a variety of industrial equipment, including conveyors, pumps, and rotating machinery.
• Familiarity with maintenance documentation, including checklists, risk assessments, and safety planning forms.
• Comfort working with gearboxes, motors, and other power transmission components.
• Ability to collaborate with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and support continuous operations.

Why Work Here?

You will join a well-established industrial operation that invests in its people through strong benefits, yearly salary increases, and performance-based bonuses. The contract-to-hire structure gives you a clear pathway to long-term employment while you build advanced technical skills in a diverse, hands-on maintenance environment. You will have opportunities for overtime, especially during peak season, allowing you to increase your earnings while gaining experience with a wide range of equipment and systems.

Work Environment

This role is based in a non-climate-controlled, hot industrial manufacturing environment with active production lines and heavy equipment. You will work primarily on 1st shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays required and substantial overtime during ramp season. The work involves frequent use of industrial tools and equipment such as electrical and air-driven hand tools, arc welders, acetylene torches, forklifts, and other maintenance-related machinery. You will move throughout the plant, work in and around operating equipment, and perform tasks that may require standing, bending, lifting, and working in tight or elevated spaces while following all safety procedures and wearing appropriate personal protective equipment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Garland, TX.

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
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Garland,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 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.