• Maintenance Technician

    Aerotek (Hagerstown, MD)


    Job Title: Maintenance Technician

    Job Description

    We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to ensure our machines operate efficiently and meet production levels. You will be responsible for performing daily walk downs, completing machine and line changeovers, and conducting first piece quality checks with the supervision of Quality Control personnel. The role involves preparing the in-house computer system during changeover processes and maintaining proper paperwork, logs, and records. You will also make complete machine changeovers and calibrations independently and work closely with management to process new products and materials.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform daily walk downs to ensure machines are operating efficiently.

    + Complete machine/line changeovers to maintain production schedules.

    + Assist Quality Control with first piece quality checks and documentation.

    + Prepare computer systems with proper codes during changeovers.

    + Maintain records such as work orders, machine problems, and settings.

    + Make complete machine changeovers and calibrations without assistance.

    + Collaborate with management on processing new products and materials.

    + Ensure proper levels of materials are introduced to the process.

    + Order and maintain inventory for processing equipment.

    + Troubleshoot equipment for processing issues.

    + Perform housekeeping duties during machine set-up.

    + Fill in for other roles such as Supervisors or Mechanics as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + Troubleshooting and industrial skills

    + Experience in hydraulics and mechanical repair

    + Machine set up and preventative maintenance

    + Ability to troubleshoot wiring and blow molding issues

    + Experience in the plastics industry (5+ years)

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience as a Plastics and/or Process Technician is a plus.

    + Comprehensive mechanical tools are required.

    + Basic mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical skills are necessary.

    + Sipa, 1Blow, and/or Sidel experience is an advantage.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    We offer a competitive benefits package that includes dental, medical, and vision coverage after one month of employment. Enjoy weekly pay, up to 15 vacation days, and two PTO days. Our bonus programs, FSA, HSA, profit sharing, and tuition reimbursement programs provide additional financial incentives and support for your personal and professional growth.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Our work environment includes exposure to both indoor and outdoor conditions, with potential exposure to extreme heat, noise, vibrations, and moving mechanical parts. Safety is a priority, requiring steel-toed shoes, hair nets, and jeans as part of the dress code. The maintenance team comprises approximately 15 people within a plant of about 110 employees. You will work from 2:30 PM to 11 PM, Monday to Friday.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hagerstown, Maryland.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $34.00/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 Hagerstown,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 2025.

    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.