Maintenance Technician III

Job Title: Maintenance Technician III

Job Description

This role focuses on providing electromechanical corrective repairs and preventative maintenance for conveyance and related equipment in a heavy commercial or industrial facility. The technician independently troubleshoots semi-complex equipment issues, maintains detailed service records, and serves as the primary on-site maintenance resource, collaborating closely with warehouse operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable system performance.

Responsibilities

• Practice safe work habits at all times and strictly follow all safety rules and policies established at the site.
• Provide electromechanical corrective repairs and preventative maintenance on motors, gearboxes, conveyors, and other discrete components.
• Perform semi-complex maintenance tasks, including equipment trial runs, investigative tests, troubleshooting equipment failures, repairs, and overhauls.
• Respond to and correct semi-complex equipment faults in a timely and effective manner.
• Install, repair, service, and maintain conveyance equipment, including roller and belt conveyor systems.
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment and systems to identify potential issues and implement preventative measures.
• Log all service work performed, including detailed notes on repairs, downtime during repair, and equipment service requests.
• Maintain accurate documentation of all inspections, maintenance activities, repair work, and equipment failures.
• Participate in assessing equipment and product performance based on field support data and recommend modifications or improvements to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Perform maintenance on tools, test equipment, and related devices to ensure they remain in proper working condition.
• Work cooperatively as part of a team with warehouse operators and other on-site personnel to support smooth facility operations.
• Identify problems as they occur and take appropriate steps to solve them when issues are not difficult or highly complex, escalating unusual or complex problems when necessary.
• Serve as the sole on-site technician, managing all maintenance responsibilities and handling additional duties or tasks that arise in the course of supporting the customer site.
• Demonstrate leadership in organizing maintenance activities, prioritizing tasks, and communicating effectively with site stakeholders about equipment status and needs.

Essential Skills

• Strong electromechanical skills, including hands-on experience with motors, gearboxes, and other discrete mechanical and electrical components.
• At least 5 years of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience in a heavy commercial or industrial facility.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience installing, repairing, servicing, and maintaining conveyance equipment such as roller and belt conveyors.
• Proven ability to perform preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on conveyors and related systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot semi-complex equipment failures and perform repairs and overhauls with minimal supervision.
• Experience with facilities maintenance, including working with sensors, photo eyes, and line shaft conveyor systems.
• Capability to accurately document maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and equipment failures.
• Demonstrated leadership ability, including managing maintenance responsibilities independently as the only technician on site.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues as they arise and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with warehouse operators and other on-site personnel.
• Commitment to safe work practices and adherence to established safety policies and procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Five or more years of maintenance experience is preferred.
• Experience as a maintenance technician or maintenance mechanic in environments with conveyor systems.
• Background in preventative maintenance programs for industrial or warehouse equipment.
• Familiarity with assessing equipment performance using field support or operational data and recommending improvements.
• Comfort working independently in a customer-facing environment and handling additional tasks that arise on site.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with operations teams and documenting work clearly and accurately.

Why Work Here?

You join a setting where your technical expertise and independence are highly valued, and you have the opportunity to take full ownership of maintenance operations on site. The role offers exposure to complex conveyance systems and industrial equipment, allowing you to deepen your electromechanical skills while directly influencing equipment reliability and performance. You work in close partnership with operations teams, gaining insight into warehouse and logistics processes and contributing meaningfully to overall efficiency. The position provides a clear platform to demonstrate leadership, initiative, and problem-solving capabilities in a setting that recognizes and relies on your professional judgment.

Work Environment

The position is based at a third-party logistics warehouse site in Ontario, supporting a large distribution operation. You work directly within an active warehouse environment that uses conveyance equipment such as roller and belt conveyors, along with motors, gearboxes, sensors, photo eyes, and line shaft systems. The role involves hands-on work around moving machinery and industrial equipment, with a strong emphasis on following site safety policies and procedures. You function as the sole on-site technician, coordinating closely with warehouse personnel and adapting to the operational schedule of the facility. The site is planned to remain in operation until October 2026, and work is performed on the customer’s premises in a professional industrial setting, where appropriate workwear and adherence to site-specific safety and conduct standards are expected.

This is a Contract position based out of Ontario, CA.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $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 Ontario,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.