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Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician will interact with supervisors and co-workers to achieve company objectives while ensuring safety and efficiency. The role requires wearing proper PPE in designated areas and being self-motivated to work both independently and collaboratively. The technician will perform preventative maintenance checks, troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment, and test equipment post-repair to ensure safety and cleanliness. Responsibilities also include maintaining housekeeping standards, responding to production-down issues swiftly, performing quality tasks, and training others in equipment usage and maintenance skills.

Responsibilities

+ Perform preventative maintenance checks and inspections.

+ Utilize PC-based maintenance management systems.

+ Troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment systematically.

+ Test equipment after repairs ensuring a clean and safe environment.

+ Maintain proper housekeeping expectations.

+ Follow and promote safety expectations on the job.

+ Respond to production-down issues minimizing downtime.

+ Perform tasks to meet or exceed customer requirements.

+ Conduct welding and metal fabrication duties.

+ Train others in troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance.

+ Perform basic electrical work and document as per State Electrical code.

+ Complete all assigned work orders.

+ Be available for call-in as needed, willing to work overtime, and rotate shifts.

+ Participate in cross-functional teams to resolve plant-wide issues.

+ Perform preventative maintenance on alternate shifts as necessary.

Essential Skills

+ Maintenance repair

+ Mechanics

+ PLC

+ Electrical repair

+ Machine repair

+ Preventive maintenance

+ Facilities management

+ Electrical systems

+ Mechanical systems

+ Pneumatics

+ Hydraulics

+ Troubleshooting

+ Repair

+ Schematic interpretation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Strong electrical aptitude preferred.

+ Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.

+ Self-starter requiring minimal supervision.

+ Skills in troubleshooting electrical, PLC’s, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems are a plus.

+ 2-year degree in electrical, SCADA or electromechanical preferred.

Why Work Here?

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where teamwork and safety are prioritized. Employees benefit from continuous skill development and the chance to contribute to meaningful solutions within the plant.

Work Environment

The position involves standing for long periods, working in varying temperatures, and lifting weights of 50 to 70 pounds. It requires energy and consistent attendance, with exposure to mechanical hazards, dust, dirt, odors, irritants, and high noise levels. Tasks may involve kneeling, lifting, crouching, bending, pulling, pushing, and twisting. Shift hours are as follows: 1st Shift Monday - Friday 6am to 2:30pm, 2nd Shift Monday - Friday, 2pm to 10:30pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Canton, South Dakota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $62400.00/yr.

they are their employee from day one and are able to be on their benefits

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Canton,SD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.