**Now Hiring Maintenance Technician's in Columbia, SC!** **Pay is starting at $24.00/hr to $32.00/hr (WEEKLY Pay!)** **Job Description** The Maintenance Engineering team is responsible for establishing equipment maintenance procedures, solving technical problems related to manufacturing equipment, and executing process improvement efforts. The Maintenance Technician will engage in the repair and improvement of manufacturing and facilities equipment and processes, troubleshoot manufacturing and building system problems, and organize or complete repairs. **Responsibilities** + Troubleshoot manufacturing and building system problems and organize or complete repairs. + Assist Maintenance Technicians on complex troubleshooting issues. + Determine root cause of failures and develop processes or strategies to prevent reoccurring failures. + Develop preventative maintenance procedures to help prevent equipment downtime. + Drive continuous improvement efforts. + Lead reliability efforts by analyzing data and driving long-term solutions and processes. + Advise supervisor of needs for outside services and work with service representatives on equipment. + Plan and lead projects and execute assignments. + Support the production team with equipment support and/or training. + Work with vendors to locate and order parts and materials required for repairing equipment. + Communicate effectively with internal customers regarding the status of equipment in the building. + Interact with employees in all functions at all levels in the organization. + Use a variety of lock-out/tag-out devices as required per plant LOTO Plan. + Work in parallel with other Engineers inside and outside of the Maintenance Department. **Essential Skills** + Electrical + Mechanical + Hydraulics + Pneumatics + Repair + Preventive maintenance + Schematic + PLC experience + Installation + Conveyor system **Why Work Here?** Join a team that values continuous improvement and offers opportunities for professional growth. Benefit from a collaborative work environment where your contributions are recognized and valued. Enjoy the challenge of solving complex technical problems and making a significant impact on the efficiency and reliability of manufacturing processes. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, South Carolina. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00 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 Columbia,SC. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 20, 2024. **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.