Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer $28-$36/hr

Job Description

The Maintenance Engineer will support high-speed packaging lines in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, focusing primarily on reactive maintenance with some proactive work. The role centers on keeping new lines running at optimal performance, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues, and ensuring reliable operation of equipment that processes up to 300 bottles per minute.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive maintenance on high-speed packaging lines, addressing equipment issues quickly to minimize downtime.
• Carry out proactive and preventive maintenance tasks to improve equipment reliability and extend asset life.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems, including conveyors, bearings, belts, drives, and motors.
• Diagnose and resolve issues involving hydraulics and pneumatics on production and packaging equipment.
• Interpret and work from blueprints, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics to identify and resolve equipment problems.
• Perform basic PLC troubleshooting to assist in identifying control-related issues on packaging lines.
• Support the operation of new packaging lines capable of 300 bottles per minute, ensuring they run efficiently and safely.
• Work in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), including proper gowning procedures in designated areas.
• Collaborate with other maintenance technicians and production staff to prioritize work and meet production schedules.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage as required by internal procedures and GMP standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts to enhance equipment performance and reduce unplanned downtime.
• Assist with equipment changeovers, adjustments, and line setups as needed to support production demands.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of maintenance experience in an industrial setting.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills on production or packaging equipment.
• Hands-on experience with conveyor maintenance, including bearings, belts, drives, and motors.
• Working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics for troubleshooting purposes.
• Experience with basic PLC troubleshooting on industrial equipment.
• Comfort working in a GMP-regulated environment with adherence to procedures and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively on a second shift schedule (Tuesday–Saturday).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Maintenance experience in pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or distribution environments.
• Background in distribution operations considered transferable and beneficial.
• Experience working on high-speed packaging lines or bottling equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multi-technician maintenance team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to equipment reliability and uptime.

Why Work Here?

The organization is growing and continues to invest significant capital in expansion, creating ongoing opportunities for career advancement. Team members benefit from strong, comprehensive benefits and the stability of a well-established operation. The facility offers a clean, climate-controlled environment with a relaxed, professional culture where expectations and deadlines are clear and reasonable.

Work Environment

The role is based in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility that operates under GMP standards. The work environment is very clean and fully climate-controlled, with specific areas requiring proper gowning procedures. The culture is relaxed yet focused, with reasonable expectations and deadlines. The Maintenance Engineer will work alongside three other technicians on the shift, within a department of approximately 13 technicians across all shifts, and will have a direct supervisor for support and guidance. This position is on second shift, typically Tuesday through Saturday, with hours of either 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM or 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $36.00/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 Columbus,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 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.