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Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. The role involves diagnosing and repairing electrical components on industrial machinery, supporting PLC systems from Allen-Bradley and Siemens, and maintaining data communication systems such as Profibus, ControlNet, and Ethernet. You will troubleshoot variable frequency and DC motor drive systems, perform quality instrumentation calibration checks, and carry out various maintenance tasks to ensure equipment functionality and product quality.

**Pay:** $33-$38 after a few months of training.

Responsibilities

+ Diagnose and repair electrical components on industrial machinery including 480v motors, relays, and sensors.

+ Support and troubleshoot Allen-Bradley, Siemens, and other PLC systems.

+ Maintain Profibus, ControlNet, and Ethernet data communication systems.

+ Troubleshoot variable frequency and DC motor drive systems.

+ Work from vendor provided schematics and use common electronic diagnostic equipment.

+ Determine root cause of equipment failure and perform corrective maintenance.

+ Perform monthly electrical cabinet inspections and cleaning.

+ Conduct daily machine CILs to confirm machine settings and functionality.

+ Perform machine brand changes and shadow Cell Technicians.

+ Maintain and repair all electrical and electronic devices associated with equipment, machinery, or facility structure.

+ Troubleshoot and repair electronic controls and industrial control systems.

+ Complete EHS-required training and adhere to operational guidelines.

Essential Skills

+ Ability to troubleshoot Allen-Bradley and Siemens PLCs using a laptop or schematic.

+ Proficiency in interpreting ladder logic.

+ Experience troubleshooting and replacing electrical components such as electric motors (480v), contacts, relays, fuses, and sensors.

+ Proficiency with voltmeters, multimeters, and/or meggers.

+ Knowledge in AC/DC motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and equipment maintenance.

+ Experience in electrical troubleshooting and industrial controls.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Extensive knowledge of PLC systems.

+ Strong mechanical and mathematical aptitude.

+ Excellent computer skills.

+ Effective oral and written communication skills.

+ Completion of lift truck and scissor lift certification requirements.

+ Two years toward an engineering degree at an accredited university (Associate of Mechatronics, Electronics Engineering, etc.).

Why Work Here?

Join a globally recognized employer offering competitive benefits and opportunities for growth. Our company is celebrated for its diversity leadership and sustainability practices. Enjoy working in a clean, climate-controlled environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive team dedicated to innovation.

Work Environment

Our work environment is modern, clean, and well-lit, with climate-controlled facilities. Employees have access to a food court and work within departments equipped with high-speed packaging machinery. The dress code includes steel-toe footwear, long work pants, and company-provided shirts. Shifts include 2nd (3pm-11:30pm M-F) and 3rd (11pm-7:30am, Sun-Thurs), with initial training on the 1st shift (7am-3:30pm).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Tobaccoville, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $34.54 - $35.54/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 Tobaccoville,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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.