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Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our production floor. Your responsibilities will include performing preventative and corrective maintenance, overseeing equipment setup, and collaborating with various departments to streamline workflow.

Responsibilities

+ Oversee production floor operations.

+ Respond to maintenance calls and complete PM checklists as necessary.

+ Set up equipment in automatic machines, manual operations, and other work areas according to work instructions.

+ Change punches and tooling to maintain production efficiency.

+ Repair manufacturing equipment following company protocols.

+ Complete preventative maintenance checklists and related tasks.

+ Identify and resolve recurring problems to prevent future occurrences.

+ Maintain inventory quantities accurately.

+ Follow safety procedures and report any hazardous conditions immediately.

+ Collaborate with Bagging, Roll Making, and Molding departments on workflow.

+ Coordinate with Production Supervisor and Scheduling on manufacturing order status.

+ Perform basic quality assessments and paperwork sign-off.

Essential Skills

+ Experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance.

+ Knowledge of preventative and corrective maintenance.

+ Familiarity with production and programming.

+ Ability to supervise and collaborate with teams.

+ Experience in molding processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High school diploma or GED required.

+ 2+ years' experience in related fields or training is preferred.

+ Optic/vision inspection experience is a plus.

+ Familiarity with PLCs is beneficial.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that offers an extremely clean and comfortable work environment with smaller teams focused on high production. Benefit from our growth, as we have expanded to over $30M while maintaining a close-knit team of roughly 100 employees. This is a rare opportunity to be part of a thriving and exclusive company. Additionally, all necessary tools are provided to you.

Work Environment

The work environment involves working near moving mechanical parts and occasionally handling toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, or airborne particles. There may be exposure to explosive materials, but all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) is provided. The noise level is typically moderate.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rensselaer, New York.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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 Rensselaer,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.