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Job Title: Electromechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Participate in activities concerned with design, construction, modification, and maintenance of equipment and machinery related to manufacturing vehicle carpet, insulation, and foam. Inspect and repair machinery and equipment based on operating parameters, according to engineering principles and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

+ Analyze mechanical and operational problems and take corrective action.

+ Test newly installed equipment and perform preventative maintenance.

+ Notify supervisor of recurring issues and corrective actions taken.

+ Communicate with other departments and shifts to support production.

+ Ensure adherence to safety regulations.

+ Collaborate with operators as needed to support production.

+ Read and comprehend work instructions.

+ Willingness to work overtime as necessary.

Essential Skills

+ Preventative and reactive industrial maintenance

+ Mechanical and 480v electrical industrial maintenance

+ Troubleshooting and fixing breakdowns

+ Part repair and replacement

+ Reading blueprints and schematics

+ Using electrical meters

+ Knowledge of 24V control wiring, 3 phase 480V wiring and troubleshooting, AC and DC motors.

+ Understanding of 480V distribution systems, including busway, disconnects, and power transformers.

+ Knowledge of pneumatic systems, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

+ Experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of conveyor belts, transmission chains, sprockets, pulleys, press brakes, stamping presses, and lamination.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to read and interpret hydraulic prints and troubleshoot hydraulic systems, including valves, cylinders, and pressure switches.

+ Press machine maintenance

+ Siemens and/or Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting and reading ladder logic

+ Fanuc and/or ABB robotics troubleshooting and maintenance

+ Rehoming and recalibrating robotic arms

+ Primary skillset should include mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical competencies.

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is desirable.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, PTO, and vacation days once you get hired in permanently.

Work Environment

Work in a manufacturing environment that is non-climate controlled, with potential for high temperatures and humidity. Majority of time will be spent on feet working on the floor. Dress code requires jeans, steel-toed shoes, and a work shirt. Join a team of 8 maintenance technicians, and be part of a dynamic production schedule across various shifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Athens, Tennessee.

**Starting Pay:** $25-$30/hr, depending on experience, with opportunity for raises and advancement

**Shifts:** 2nd- roughly 3:00pm to 12:30am

3rd- roughly 11:00pm to 7:30am

**Schedule:** Monday-Friday with OT on Saturdays and Sundays as needed, which is pretty common

**Weekly hours:** they are currently shorthanded and backed up, so they are working 7 days a week for the next month or so. But when they get fully staffed and caught up, it'll go down to more like 55-60 regularly and 65-70 on some occasions.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $31.00/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 Athens,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 17, 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.