• Maintenance Technician

    Aerotek (Fargo, ND)


    Job Title: Maintenance Technician

    Job Description

    As a Maintenance Technician, you will work independently to repair, troubleshoot, and diagnose maintenance issues on various plastics manufacturing machines. Your role will encompass electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical work, including fabricating equipment or parts using tools like welders and cutting torches.

    Responsibilities

    + Repair and troubleshoot maintenance problems on plastics manufacturing machines.

    + Perform electrical work such as wiring machines, checking voltage and faults, and troubleshooting photo eyes/lasers.

    + Conduct mechanical tasks including replacing and repacking bearings, swapping out pumps and motors, and metal working.

    + Handle hydraulic and pneumatic duties like changing and rebuilding cylinders, replacing seals, and solenoids.

    + Use a laptop similar to a code reader to diagnose machine faults.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.

    + Experience in electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical maintenance.

    + Proficiency in diagnosing machine faults using technology.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with food-grade equipment maintenance.

    + Skill in fabricating equipment or parts using shop tools.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy generous benefits and profit-sharing opportunities that range from 10-15% of your salary, creating a rewarding compensation package.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a large manufacturing facility located in the north industrial park in Fargo. The environment is consistently loud and can be dusty. There are approximately 20 people per shift. The dress code requires steel-toed boots, safety glasses, and ear plugs. Shifts are rotating with a schedule of 5:45 PM to 6:15 AM, including alternating days off. Initial training occurs during day shifts from 7 AM to 4 PM before transitioning to assigned shifts.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fargo, North Dakota.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/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 Fargo,ND.

     

    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.