• Maintenance Technician

    Aerotek (Hurlock, MD)


    Job Title: Maintenance Technician

    Job Description

    As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing routine maintenance on equipment, determining the type of maintenance needed, and executing various repairs to ensure optimal operation.

    Responsibilities

    + Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair.

    + Inspect or test damaged machine parts, mark defective areas, or advise supervisors of repair needs by troubleshooting.

    + Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications.

    + Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures.

    + Reassemble machines after completing repair or maintenance work.

    + Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and detect problems.

    + Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment.

    + Work overtime as required.

    + Perform duties safely by identifying hazards, ensuring proper PPE is worn, maintaining a clutter-free work area, and following safety procedures and policies such as LO/TO, Confined Space, Right To Know, and Fall Protection.

    + Report unsafe acts and unsafe working conditions to supervision/management.

    + Ensure food safety/quality policies are followed and report all food safety/quality problems to personnel with the authority to initiate action.

    + Ensure a good, safe, wholesome product is produced safely.

    Essential Skills

    + Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, and repair.

    + Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

    + Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing setting.

    + Ability to weld, with a preference for MIG, TIG, ARC, & Oxy/acetylene and SS fabrication.

    + Knowledge of mechanical systems, including chain and gear drives, gearboxes, pneumatics, and hydraulics.

    + Knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems and pneumatic systems.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Proficiency in maintenance, mechanic, facilities, conveyors, production equipment, troubleshooting, and PLC troubleshooting.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    The position offers opportunities for career advancement into managerial roles and training on the electrical side of maintenance. Employees often receive support for gaining certifications through company-sponsored schooling.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The role takes place in a food production facility with a 2-2-3 shift schedule, specifically on the night shift from 5:30 pm to 5:00 am. The job involves walking or standing 90% of the time and sitting 10% of the time. It requires pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying up to 50 lbs. as needed.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hurlock, MD.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $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 Hurlock,MD.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 9, 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.