**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** Builds, installs, maintains, and repairs a variety of production and building equipment. This may include electrical controls, circuits, control panels, forklifts, cranes, company vehicles and other operations equipment in the plant. Solve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on various production and facility equipment. (Dis)assembling/installing new machines, condition monitoring sensors, equipment. Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns. Replaces parts by operating machine tools, welding (pending plant location) or brazier as needed. Follows prescribed preventative maintenance schedule in oiling, greasing and calibration of machinery. Collaborates with manager to develop tasks and fixtures which would improve facility processes. Work with vendors coming on-site for scheduled repairs. Double checks that safety devices are in working order on all machines and equipment. **Responsibilities** + Build, install, maintain, and repair a variety of production and building equipment. + Solve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on various production and facility equipment. + Assemble and install new machines, condition monitoring sensors, and equipment. + Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns. + Replace parts by operating machine tools, welding, or brazing as needed. + Follow prescribed preventative maintenance schedule in oiling, greasing, and calibration of machinery. + Collaborate with manager to develop tasks and fixtures which would improve facility processes. + Work with vendors coming on-site for scheduled repairs. + Ensure safety devices are in working order on all machines and equipment. **Essential Skills** + Electrical maintenance + Mechanical maintenance + Hydraulics + Preventive maintenance + PLC troubleshooting **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 3-5 years of machine maintenance experience or a relevant degree. **Why Work Here?** Join a supportive and collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement. Enjoy opportunities for professional development and career growth in a dynamic work environment. **Work Environment** Work may be required on 1st or 2nd shift as needed. The role involves working with various production and facility equipment, ensuring that all safety devices are in working order. The environment is fast-paced and requires attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mitchell, South Dakota. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $37.00 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 Mitchell,SD. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 18, 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.