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Job Title: Maintenance Engineer** **Job Description

Join a leading organization in the battery recycling industry as a Maintenance Engineer. In this role, you will contribute to the circular economy by ensuring the operational efficiency and safety of plant equipment and building systems. This position requires maintenance support for the 2nd and 3rd shifts, focusing on routine maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

+ Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex industrial equipment, including pumps, motors, conveyor systems, and balers.

+ Conduct scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance tasks to minimize equipment downtime, including cleaning, lubricating, and performing routine system checks.

+ Assist with minor equipment modifications and fabrication projects, involving cutting, welding, and using power tools.

+ Perform maintenance on facility infrastructure, including electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC.

+ Conduct required inspections of safety features like eye wash stations and emergency exit lighting.

+ Strictly follow all company safety protocols and OSHA regulations, including Lock-out/Tag-out procedures.

+ Record maintenance activities, parts used, and equipment issues in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

+ Work both independently and with other technicians, supervisors, and production staff to resolve issues and ensure operational continuity.

Essential Skills

+ At least 5 years of manufacturing maintenance experience.

+ 5+ years of electrical troubleshooting experience, including blueprint reading and 480 volt/3 phase systems.

+ 5+ years of mechanical maintenance repairs, including pneumatic and hydraulic troubleshooting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ PLC Troubleshooting

+ Conveyor Maintenance

+ Lockout/Tagout expertise

+ Experience with VFDs, Sensors, and HMI.

+ High school diploma or GED is required.

+ Working knowledge of the LOTO system.

+ Physical ability to work in an industrial environment and use various tools and equipment.

+ Forklift certification may be required or will be provided.

+ Capability and willingness to train other maintenance personnel.

Why Work Here?

Experience stable employment in a niche industry with room for growth and advancement. Work with new equipment and machinery in a clean facility, and enjoy comprehensive benefits and insurance. Be part of an organization expanding with brand-new facilities.

Work Environment

Work in a battery recycling facility with a clean and climate-controlled environment. Benefit from newer equipment and machinery, contributing to a safe and efficient workplace. Be prepared to work Saturdays until fully staffed again, with available shifts from 2pm-10:30pm and 10pm-6:30am.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lancaster, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $37.00/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 Lancaster,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 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.