Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician works in the Electrical Department in a true multicraft capacity, combining strong mechanical and electrical skills to keep plant machinery and facility systems operating safely and efficiently. This role plans and performs a wide range of maintenance activities, including troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing production equipment, electrical systems, and facility infrastructure in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on plant machinery, electrical systems, and facility equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues on production and facility equipment to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose root causes of equipment failures and implement effective repairs or improvements.
• Perform electrical troubleshooting and repair on motors, controls, and related electrical components.
• Use mechanical skills to repair, adjust, and replace machine parts and assemblies as needed.
• Support production by responding promptly to equipment breakdowns and maintenance requests.
• Follow all facility safety procedures, including OSHA and internal safety standards, while performing maintenance tasks.
• Work in compliance with FDA and other regulatory requirements, maintaining a clean and organized work area.
• Document maintenance activities accurately and completely, as required by plant procedures.
• Participate in required annual SQF and OSHA safety training and apply the training in daily work.
• Collaborate with team members and other departments to coordinate maintenance activities and support continuous improvement.
• Work assigned 2nd or 3rd shift schedules and perform overtime, including weekend work, as needed to support production demands.

Essential Skills

• 2–3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Demonstrated experience with electrical troubleshooting and repair on industrial equipment.
• Ability to perform both mechanical and electrical maintenance in a multicraft role.
• Two certificates of any type (union certificates qualify) or a technical degree in Electrical or a related technical field.
• Comfort working long term on 2nd shift (1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) or 3rd shift (9:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.).
• Strong problem-solving skills for diagnosing and resolving equipment issues.
• Ability to work safely in an FDA-regulated environment and follow strict procedures.
• Willingness and ability to work significant overtime, including weekends, as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, or Machine Repair Technician.
• Experience with both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with SQF standards and OSHA safety requirements.
• Ability to work effectively in hot, cold, and temperature-controlled areas within a large facility.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Attention to detail and commitment to documentation and compliance in a regulated environment.

Why Work Here?

The organization invests in the long-term growth and development of its maintenance team and offers a structured progression system that rewards skill advancement and experience. Team members join a culture that values stability, continuous learning, and taking care of employees through clear pathways for increasing responsibility and compensation over time. You will work in an environment that emphasizes safety, training, and professional development, providing opportunities to expand your technical expertise while contributing to a critical operation.

Work Environment

The role is based in an FDA-regulated manufacturing facility that spans a large area and includes hot, cold, and temperature-controlled zones. Team members work on 2nd shift (1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) or 3rd shift (9:00 p.m. – 5:00 a.m.), Monday–Friday or Sunday–Thursday, with regular overtime and the expectation of working 50+ hours per week and potentially 6–7 days per week during peak periods. The environment follows strict safety and quality standards, including annual SQF and OSHA safety training and adherence to detailed hygiene and hand-washing policies. Personal protective equipment is required, including steel-toed boots, hair nets, beard nets where applicable, ear plugs, and designated coats (white or blue), reflecting a clean, safety-focused, and highly regulated production setting.

This is a Permanent position based out of Austin, IN.

The pay range for this position is $66456.00 - $66456.00/yr.

Come and see me for more details

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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.