• Maintenance Technician

    Aerotek (Effingham, SC)


    Job Title: Maintenance Technician In Effingham

     

    Shift: 5pm-5am, 2 2 3 schedule!

    Job Description

    As a Maintenance Technician, you will diagnose mechanical issues by observing equipment in operation and using precision measuring and testing instruments. You will be responsible for dismantling and removing defective parts with the aid of hoists, cranes, and various tools. Additionally, you will inspect and measure parts using calipers, micrometers, and other instruments to determine dimensional changes, and adjust and repair functional parts using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges. Your role will involve minimizing downtime by educating production staff on preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance, as well as maintaining an inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies, and efficiently using resources to conserve maintenance supplies and equipment.

    Responsibilities

    + Diagnose mechanical issues using precision measuring and testing instruments.

    + Dismantle and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and hand/power tools.

    + Inspect and measure parts with calipers, micrometers, and other instruments.

    + Adjust and repair functional parts using hand tools, levels, plumb bobs, and straightedges.

    + Educate production staff on preventive maintenance techniques and ensure compliance.

    + Maintain inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies, anticipating needs and restocking.

    + Conduct root cause analysis to address mechanical failures.

    + Use resources efficiently to conserve maintenance supplies and equipment.

    Essential Skills

    + Troubleshooting mechanical issues.

    + Preventative and corrective maintenance.

    + Working with conveyors, gearboxes, and belts.

    + Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical systems and equipment.

    + Basic knowledge of electrical systems, wiring, and controls.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with welding tools and techniques is a plus.

    + Familiarity with scheduled maintenance routines to reduce downtime.

    + Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, hoists, and cranes.

    + Competency in computer applications.

    + Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a dynamic work environment where competitive pay rates, comprehensive health insurance, vacation and holiday leave, and a 401(k) retirement plan are offered. Experience the benefits of working in a supportive and growth-oriented company.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Located in a 1,000-foot manufacturing facility in Effingham, South Carolina, the work environment is a hot, heavy industrial, automated food manufacturing plant with over 1,000 employees.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Effingham, SC.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Effingham,SC.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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.