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Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for troubleshooting and diagnosing equipment malfunctions using appropriate tools and techniques. You will repair or replace defective components, such as motors, belts, gears, or electrical wiring, and maintain documentation for existing and new equipment. Additionally, you will keep up-to-date records of all maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, and replacement of parts, while providing assistance to mechanical installations.

Responsibilities

+ Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment malfunctions using appropriate tools and techniques.

+ Repair or replace defective components, such as motors, belts, gears, or electrical wiring.

+ Maintain documentation for existing and new equipment.

+ Keep up-to-date records of all maintenance activities, including inspections, repairs, and replacement of parts.

+ Provide assistance to mechanical installations as directed.

+ Troubleshoot and repair hydraulics, electrical/mechanical problems on machinery.

+ Interface with equipment operators and maintenance staff to ascertain problems with equipment.

+ Read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and schematics to determine problems and make appropriate repairs.

+ Install and service a variety of systems including hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, communications, and process control systems.

+ Support continuous improvement engineer(s) and production departments by suggesting ways to improve the reliability and/or productivity of the equipment.

+ Adhere to all safety standards and wear all necessary personal protective equipment.

Essential Skills

+ Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.

+ Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and understanding ladder logic.

+ Ability to troubleshoot 24v-120v electronic systems and up to 480v electrical systems.

+ Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical manuals.

+ Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, gears, shafts, and welding.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

+ Capability to interface with equipment operators and maintenance staff effectively.

+ Ability to support continuous improvement efforts by suggesting productivity enhancements.

Why Work Here?

We offer a clear growth plan with merit-based raises for skills acquisition, and opportunities to take courses at West GA Tech. As part of a large corporation, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including 401k, health, and dental benefits, along with the potential for substantial overtime.

Work Environment

The work environment is industrial, with shifts available on the 1st shift (2-2-3 schedule)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newnan, Georgia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Newnan,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 15, 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.