• Maintenance Technician

    Aerotek (Milwaukee, WI)


    Job Title: Maintenance Technician

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining a variety of mechanical and electrical components on laminators, wrappers, presses, ink, and slitting machines. These machines create flexible packaging solutions for well-known brands such as Oreos, baking soda, Tide, Honey Maid, and Ritz crackers.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical components including swapping out blades, changing bearings, bolts, shafts, and hoses/pumps.

    + Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems such as PLC systems, single/3 phase motors, fuses, relays, and cabinets ranging from 480v to 120v.

    + Maintain basic knowledge of plumbing, HVAC, and other facility systems.

    + Conduct troubleshooting and repairs for hydraulics and pneumatics systems.

    + Ensure adherence to GMP maintenance practices.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing hydraulics and pneumatics.

    + Experience in mechanical repair and preventive maintenance.

    + Ability to perform electrical maintenance and troubleshooting.

    + Familiarity with schematic readings and PLC troubleshooting.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in a GMP environment is beneficial.

    + Previous schooling and experience in similar roles.

    + Background in printing or experience from Quad is a plus.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting from day one, along with a 401k plan. Employees have opportunities for growth into leadership and management roles. We provide training premiums for lead roles and extra breaks during summer. Enjoy 30-60-90 day reviews, complimentary lunches and outings. Our culture emphasizes hiring good people, and we offer a busy work environment with lots of machinery.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is warm in summer and in certain areas. It is a GMP environment for packaging with three shifts available: 1st shift from 6am-2pm (M-F), 2nd shift from 2pm-10pm (M-F) with a $2 premium, and 3rd shift from 10pm-6am (S-T) with a $2 premium. Locker rooms are available for both genders.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $35.00/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 Milwaukee,WI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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.