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Job Title: Maintenance Tech

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Tech to handle preventative and corrective maintenance as well as installations on overhead cranes in various production and industrial facilities. This position requires travel to different business sites to install and service equipment, with overnight travel occurring 1-2 weeks per month. A valid driver's license is essential for operating company equipment.

Responsibilities

+ Conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on overhead cranes.

+ Install cranes and related equipment in industrial facilities.

+ Operate hoists and forklifts to position and move equipment.

+ Perform fluid changes based on equipment usage.

+ Overhaul and test machinery to ensure optimal performance.

+ Occasionally fabricate or weld parts, braces, and guards as needed.

+ Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems.

Essential Skills

+ Strong experience in electrical wiring and troubleshooting.

+ Experience with control panels is a plus.

+ Proficiency in diesel, electrical, hydraulics, preventive maintenance, and crane mechanics.

+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints.

+ Welding skills.

+ Experience repairing and maintaining industrial, diesel, or agricultural equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Possession of a personal set of basic tools is preferred, with a tool reimbursement account available.

+ Valid driver's license with an insurable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) – no more than 3 moving violations, no accidents in the last 3 years, no DUIs.

+ 2+ years of relevant experience in industrial mechanics or a related field.

+ Experience with high-powered electrical motors is highly beneficial.

+ Candidates from industrial or farm backgrounds, or recent graduates with a relevant degree, are encouraged to apply.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values its employees by offering competitive pay and fully covered health benefits. We offer a flexible schedule that respects your personal time, ensuring a healthy work-life balance. Our supportive environment and commitment to employee development make this an excellent place to further your career.

Work Environment

This role involves traveling to customer sites throughout North Dakota and western Minnesota, with travel comprising approximately 70% of the work time and overnight stays about 50% of the time. Work hours are somewhat flexible but primarily during the daytime, with an expectation of 50 hours per week during spring to fall and 40-50 hours during fall to spring. Overnight accommodations are supported with a $175 per diem, and company discounts are available for lodging choices. The company covers 100% of the benefits for all health plans.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fargo, ND.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $72800.00/yr.

• 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and their qualifying dependents.

• 401(k) contribution of 3% of gross wages paid by employer

• Vacation Pay: 80 hours the first year of employment. Starts accruing day 1!

• 8 paid holidays per year

• Clothing allowance once per year

• Boot allowance once per year

• Tool Reimbursement of $45/week

• Company vehicle provided, if qualified

• Supplemental insurance available through Unum.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fargo,ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 30, 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.