**Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** Maintain all process machinery and plant equipment in operating condition and perform complete job changes (mold changes and setups) on production equipment. This role requires the ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics. The process machinery and plant equipment include injection molding presses, molds, grinders, pumps, motors, blenders, compressors, boilers, lighting and electrical systems, conveying systems, robots, automatic handling equipment, assembly machinery, and other specialized equipment and systems. **Responsibilities** + Maintain and install process piping, valves, timers, thermocouples, fittings, gauges, solenoids, switches, and all types of hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, and air systems. + Set up, remove, inspect, and maintain molds of all sizes and complexities in an automatic or semi-automatic press so that molds and presses are ready for production. + Make insert changes, disassemble, clean, and reassemble molds according to production requirements. + Install and remove auxiliary equipment such as insert loads, material dryers, shrink fixtures, hot stamp machines, conveyors, sprue separators, and test equipment. + Lubricate machines and equipment and perform other plant maintenance as required. + Develop and maintain blueprints. + Instruct, direct, and train other employees. + Keep spare parts inventory for various machines and equipment. + Consult and work closely with plant engineering and management. + Recognize the need for and seek appropriate assistance as necessary. **Essential Skills** + 3+ years of Mechanical Maintenance Experience in a Manufacturing environment. + Experience with diversified and skilled work using a high degree of independent initiative and good judgment. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics. + Mechanical and electrical maintenance skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Diversified and skilled work using a high degree of independent initiative and good judgment. + Ability to think independently and make decisions. **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.