• Maintenance Technician

    Aerotek (Jessup, MD)


    Job Title: Electrical Maintenance Technician

    Job Description

    In this role, you will be responsible for installing and repairing electrical systems, apparatus, and components of machinery and equipment. You will follow electrical codes, manuals, schematic diagrams, blueprints, and other specifications using hand tools, power tools, and electrical and electronic test equipment.

    Responsibilities

    + Assist and direct lower-level maintenance employees, advising and instructing them in proper work methods and checking adherence to instructions.

    + Determine the root cause of defects or problems using the '5 Why' technique with management assistance.

    + Perform complex testing, diagnosis, maintenance, adjustment, and revision work requiring thorough knowledge of mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, or hydraulic control and operating mechanisms of equipment.

    + Perform preventive maintenance and routine repairs on complex control circuitry, bearings, chains, sprockets, conveyors, motors, belts, and other moving parts or wearing surfaces of all production equipment.

    + Observe system components in operation and apply appropriate testing methods and procedures to ensure continued proper functioning.

    + Locate and rectify trouble in involved or questionable cases or in emergency situations where expert attention is required to quickly correct defects and minimize production interruption.

    + Install or alter equipment as needed or directed.

    + Report circumstances around equipment failures and recommend corrective measures.

    + Read schematics, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and specifications to locate and correct issues.

    + Operate and monitor the computer-based refrigeration system and monitoring device and Process Safety Management documentation, work order/inventory control.

    + Dismantle malfunctioning systems, test components, adjust or replace worn or defective mechanisms and parts, and re-assemble repaired systems.

    + Test lines, components, and connections for leaks.

    + Interpret and understand blueprints and schematics.

    + Use hand tools such as screwdrivers, pliers, wrenches, pressure gauges, and precision instruments, as well as pneumatic wrenches, welding equipment, jacks, and hoists. (Must have own hand tools)

    Essential Skills

    + 3-8 years of industrial maintenance experience

    + Experience with pneumatics and hydraulics

    + Proficiency in diagnostics and troubleshooting

    + Knowledge of PLC and packaging equipment

    + Experience in a food processing environment

    + Ability to install, repair, and diagnose issues

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with welding and schematic diagrams

    + Ability to work with machinery maintenance and production maintenance

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a rapidly expanding company with a generous sign-on bonus of $1000, distributed as $500 at 30 days and another $500 at 90 days. Be a part of a diverse and multicultural workforce where seven different languages are spoken, and work with cutting-edge high-speed packaging equipment.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a refrigerated environment with a multicultural team. You will be working on high-speed packaging equipment. The shift is from Sunday to Thursday, 8 pm until finish (8 to 10 hours a night).

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Jessup, MD.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $65000.00/yr.

     

    401k

    PTO

    Family benefits

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Jessup,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 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.