Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician supports a highly automated manufacturing facility by performing both electrical and mechanical maintenance on injection molding machines, punch presses, robotics, and related equipment. This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production machinery and automation systems to minimize downtime and ensure safe, reliable operation across a wide range of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues on injection molding machinery, punch presses, robotic welders, and robotic arms.
• Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, heater bands, linear actuators, rollers, bearings, presses, and related mechanical systems to perform repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Perform wiring and troubleshooting on 110–480V single and 3-phase circuits, including motors, motor control drives, and VFDs.
• Troubleshoot and perform minor edits on PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi), including ladder logic fault finding, start/stop changes, and sensor-related issues, without performing full programming.
• Reset faults and replace sensors and other control components to restore equipment to proper operation.
• Read and interpret electrical wiring diagrams, mechanical drawings, schematics, and blueprints to identify issues and plan repairs.
• Utilize a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to execute preventive maintenance (PMs), manage work orders, and document maintenance activities to reduce production downtime.
• Support general automation systems and controls, including conveyors, water chillers, compressors, and related support equipment.
• Apply working knowledge of 24VDC control circuits and 120/230/480V single and 3-phase systems in troubleshooting and repair tasks.
• Perform basic maintenance on HVAC, compressors, water chillers, plumbing, and related facility systems as needed.
• Use measurement and diagnostic tools such as calipers, electrical meters, pressure reading devices, and temperature gauges to assess equipment condition and verify repairs.
• Follow lockout/tagout (LOTO) and all safety procedures while working on electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to prioritize work, support production needs, and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying recurring issues and recommending long-term solutions.
• Optionally perform welding and fabricating tasks to repair or modify equipment and components, when qualified.
• Maintain basic documentation and records using Microsoft Word and Excel as required.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in an electrical and mechanical maintenance role, with a minimum of 2 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient troubleshooting skills for both electrical and mechanical systems, with approximately a 50/50 split between mechanical and electrical work.
• Hands-on experience with 3-phase motors, motor control drives, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Ability to perform basic PLC troubleshooting and minor ladder logic edits on Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and Mitsubishi PLCs, including start/stop modifications and fault identification, without full programming.
• Strong working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics in an industrial setting.
• Experience with 24VDC control circuits and 120/230/480V single and 3-phase electrical circuits.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, mechanical prints, and blueprints.
• Experience with injection molding equipment and injection mold processes.
• Punch press maintenance or repair experience, with strong preference for large press exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to use a CMMS for preventive maintenance, work orders, and maintenance tracking.
• Basic computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Understanding and application of lockout/tagout (LOTO) and industrial safety practices.
• Mechanical aptitude with experience repairing rollers, bearings, presses, and related components.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with Kawasaki and Arburg equipment or similar robotic and injection molding systems.
• Any hands-on robotics experience, including robotic welders and robotic arms, is highly valued.
• Preferred experience using calipers, electrical meters, pressure reading devices, and temperature gauges for troubleshooting and verification.
• Basic knowledge and experience with HVAC systems, air compressors, water chillers, plumbing, and general facility utilities.
• Experience in general industrial automation environments and controls.
• Welding and fabricating skills are a major plus, though not required.
• Ability to troubleshoot ladder logic proficiently at the maintenance level (fault finding and minor edits).

Why Work Here?

You join a growing organization that offers significant opportunities for advancement as it continues to expand and acquire new operations. The benefits package supports your overall well-being with medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with HSA and FSA options to help you manage healthcare costs. You receive life insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match to support your long-term financial goals, and paid vacation and sick leave to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Tuition assistance is available to help you continue developing your skills and advancing your career over the long term.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing facility with a focus on injection molding and metal forming. The site includes approximately 10 injection molding machines, 1 large punch press, and 2 robotic arms, along with related support equipment such as conveyors, water chillers, compressors, and automation systems. The position is on 2nd shift, working from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM. The facility can be very loud; hearing protection is provided and required at all times in the production area. Appropriate work attire includes jeans or work pants, work shirts, and steel-toe boots, with hearing protection required in designated areas. The work involves regular interaction with heavy industrial equipment, electrical systems up to 480V, and automated machinery, following established safety and lockout/tagout procedures.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Collierville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $35.00/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 Collierville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 13, 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.