**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **1st shift ($27-$35/HR)** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated 1st shift Maintenance Technician responsible for installations, maintenance, and repair of production and processing equipment. This includes fabricating machine guards, installing and repairing conveyors, replacing motors, tearing down and replacing hydraulic pumps, and troubleshooting machine malfunctions. **Responsibilities** + Repair or replace defective equipment parts using hand tools and power tools, and reassemble equipment. + Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure machines run smoothly, building systems operate efficiently, and physical condition of buildings does not deteriorate. + Inspect drives, motors, and belts, check fluid levels, replace filters, and perform other maintenance actions following checklists. + Use tools ranging from common hand and power tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches to precision measuring instruments and electrical and electronic testing devices. + Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical and electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, and equipment. + Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them by checking blueprints, repair manuals, and parts catalogs as necessary. + Inspect, operate, and test machinery and equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions. + Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work. + Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery. + Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools. **Essential Skills** + 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. + Experience with electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing heavy equipment. + Proficiency in using hand tools and power tools. + Mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose mechanical problems. + Experience with die cast machines and CNC machines is a huge plus. + Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices. + Familiarity with pneumatics, assembling, and repair. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic team in a large manufacturing facility with opportunities for growth and development. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a focus on safety and efficiency. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $65000.00 Competitive Wages - Starting wage dependent on skills, experience and/or education Employee Ownership (ESOP) 401(k) Match Paid Holidays and Vacations Individual Contributor Health Reimbursement Account (ICHRA) – Chose the plan that’s best for you and your family! Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts Vision and Dental Insurance Company-Paid Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance Life Insurance **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Monticello,MN. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 21, 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.