Maintenance Technician

Aerotek
Lincolnton, NC

Maintenance Technician - Pay ranges from $30.00-$40.00/hr based on experience

Why This Role

We’re looking for an Electromechanical Maintenance Technician to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production and facility equipment. This role is ideal for a multi‑craft maintenance technician who enjoys troubleshooting, minimizing downtime, and working on a mix of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and automated systems in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

You’ll play a key role in equipment reliability, continuous improvement, and preventive maintenance—helping keep production running smoothly.


What You’ll Do
  • Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimize downtime and maintenance costs
  • Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment
  • Support automated machinery, motors, sensors, control panels, and basic PLC‑controlled systems
  • Assist with equipment installs, relocations, and modifications
  • Use wiring diagrams, schematics, manuals, and technical prints to complete repairs
  • Document work orders, PMs, and repairs in a CMMS system (SAP or similar)
  • Participate in continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
  • Follow all safety procedures, including LOTO and safe work practices
What We’re Looking For
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Industrial maintenance experience OR technical training (trade school, military, or equivalent)
  • Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills
  • Hands‑on experience with CNC equipment, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and production equipment
  • Basic PLC troubleshooting and electrical diagnostics preferred
  • Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
Preferred Experience
  • Manufacturing or heavy industrial environment
  • CMMS usage for work orders and preventive maintenance
  • Exposure to continuous improvement or reliability programs
Work Environment
  • Industrial manufacturing setting
  • Exposure to machinery, electrical systems, and rotating equipment
  • PPE required as appropriate
Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lincolnton, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lincolnton,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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.

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