**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with expertise in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and repair of plant production equipment, including high-speed assembly, printing, packaging equipment, and auxiliary equipment. Experience with injection molding is a plus. The ideal candidate will be adept at diagnosing complex hydraulic and pneumatic problems, familiar with PLC and I/O logic troubleshooting, and capable of using schematics and testing equipment efficiently. **Responsibilities** + Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on plant production equipment, including high-speed assembly, printing, packaging, and auxiliary equipment. + Troubleshoot hydraulic components such as servo valves, accumulators, pilot-operated directional valves, and hydraulic circuits. + Systematically diagnose complex hydraulic and pneumatic problems using schematics and testing equipment. + Troubleshoot and repair PLC, I/O logic, and AC/DC drives. + Assist maintenance leadership in ensuring that PMs, CMs, and TPMs are executed efficiently, effectively, and on schedule by auditing and optimizing processes. + Assist in prioritizing planned maintenance and projects. + Develop SOPs and checklists for PMs, CMs, and TPMs to ensure best practices in maintaining plant production and facilities equipment. + Enter all machine information into the CMMS work order system and track and analyze machine histories to make data-driven improvements. + Respond to trouble calls and act as the first responder in facility emergencies. **Essential Skills** + Familiarity with troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems of injection molding, extrusion, and high-speed assembly equipment. + Ability to read basic mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics, prints, and service manuals to troubleshoot and repair equipment. + Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional demeanor in all forms of communication. + Willingness to share knowledge and skills with other personnel. + Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. + Strong planning and organizational skills. + Excellent problem-solving skills. + Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously under deadline pressure. + Teamwork and collaboration skills. + Drive for results and decision-making skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Willingness to learn and exhibit a positive attitude. + Must be a team player. **Why Work Here?** Our company values teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We offer opportunities for professional growth, encourage the sharing of knowledge and skills, and provide a supportive work environment. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your contributions are valued and your professional development is a priority. **Work Environment** The work environment involves working with plant production equipment and requires the use of schematics and testing equipment. The role may involve responding to facility emergencies and requires excellent communication with team members. The position demands strong organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects under deadline pressure. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Maryville, Tennessee. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00 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 Maryville,TN. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 27, 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.