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Aerotek is hiring a Distribution Center Maintenance Technician in Ashland, VA!

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will primarily focus on performing mechanical maintenance on conveyor systems, baler machines, and box-making machines. You should possess basic industrial electrical experience, including the ability to replace 3-phase 480v motors and gear boxes, as well as sensors, relays, and photo eyes. Your role will also involve assisting in general building maintenance tasks such as drywall, painting, and plumbing.

Responsibilities

+ Perform mechanical maintenance on conveyor systems, baler machines, and box-making machines.

+ Conduct minor maintenance tasks on forklifts and conveyor systems within the distribution center.

+ Troubleshoot, diagnose, and maintain mechanical and electrical systems.

+ Understand and maintain self-automated packaging line equipment.

+ Troubleshoot, diagnose, and maintain control wiring and electrical circuits.

+ Start up air compressors in the morning and shut them down at the end of the shift.

+ Receive training on operating scissor and boom lifts.

Essential Skills

+ Experience as a Maintenance Technician.

+ Troubleshooting and preventive maintenance skills.

+ Mechanical and industrial expertise.

+ Basic industrial electrical experience with 3-phase 480v motors and gear boxes.

+ Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to replace sensors, relays, and photo eyes.

+ Experience in general building maintenance including drywall, painting, and plumbing.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy working in a modern, climate-controlled building with a strong culture of safety. The environment is well-organized and not high-pressure, ensuring a comfortable and secure workplace.

Work Environment

The work environment is a very modern and climate-controlled building within a 325k square foot distribution center. The facility is organized and clean, with a focus on safety. Employees will primarily work on conveyor systems and have the opportunity to support both retail and e-commerce operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ashland, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/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 Ashland,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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.