• Maintenance Technician

    Aerotek (Bedford, PA)


    Job Title: Maintenance Technician

    Job Description

    As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a pivotal role in performing predictive and preventive maintenance to prevent equipment failures. You will carry out specialized technical tasks to support operations, focusing on maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical systems. Your expertise will contribute to improving equipment availability and capability, ensuring smooth operations.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment and systems, including mechanical and electrical.

    + Evaluate and recommend equipment improvements to enhance availability and yield.

    + Conduct equipment failure analyses and perform both preventive and unscheduled maintenance.

    + Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment problems effectively.

    + Prepare technical reports documenting equipment modifications and maintenance procedures.

    + Prepare for new or relocated equipment installations, ensuring compliance with requirements.

    + Receive, rig, unload, transport, install, assemble, troubleshoot, and fine-tune new or relocated equipment.

    + Assist engineers in identifying worn or damaged parts required for repairs.

    + Interface and assist outside contractors, OEMs, and Technology Process Support groups in installing new and repairing or upgrading existing processes.

    + Safely handle hazardous materials and wastes.

    + Interface with the in-plant Computerized Machine Maintenance System to document work status and time spent.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and maintenance.

    + Experience with mechanical, hydraulics, and pneumatics systems.

    + Ability to perform preventive maintenance and repairs.

    + Skilled in PLC troubleshooting and industrial maintenance.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Basic math skills.

    + Ability to read and understand equipment manuals, work orders, schematics, and blueprints.

    + Proficiency with personal computers and software, such as SAP MII.

    + Ability to comprehend schematics and utilize Multi-Meter & Ammeter.

    + Knowledge of 3-phase and single-phase motor control, PLC & Ladder Logic programming and understanding.

    + Skills in soldering, mechanical, power tool usage, welding (Arc and/or TIG), pipe fitting, soldering/threading, and power transmission applications.

    + Familiarity with pneumatics and hydraulics.

    + Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

    + Experience in applying analytical/scientific methods and operational processes.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a company with over 80 years of leadership in industrial technology, known for delivering productivity through materials science and wear-resistant solutions. Be part of a global team of approximately 10,000 employees who support customers across various industries, including aerospace, energy, and transportation. Experience a culture of innovation and precision, contributing to a company that generated nearly $2.4 billion in revenues in fiscal 2019.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Heavy industrial environment, utilizing advanced technologies and equipment in a dynamic and challenging setting.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bedford, PA.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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 Bedford,PA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 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.