**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for repairing breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, and ensuring the efficient operation of equipment and plant buildings. This role requires strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with other personnel. **Responsibilities** + Repair breakdowns as required with proper documentation. + Perform preventive maintenance on all equipment per work orders and maintenance records. + Receive and pass on information to personnel. + Complete equipment inspections to identify possible failures, safety violations, or areas needing cleaning. + Assist in training on procedures and equipment operation. + Perform lock out/tag out, confined space, and hot work permits as required. + Maintain general housekeeping by cleaning up tools and work areas. + Responsible for the repair and maintenance of equipment and plant buildings. + Understand the operation of the equipment to maintain and increase efficiency. + Engage in continual training and teaching in different trade skills and equipment sequences. + Utilize problem-solving, attention to detail, and time management skills to find the best repair solutions. + Communicate effectively with other company personnel. + Adhere to all safety procedures and attend training sessions to further knowledge. + Perform operator duties such as loading/unloading furnaces, sorting, or stacking parts as directed. **Essential Skills** + Mechanical + Electrical + Hydraulics + Pneumatics + Blueprint reading + Schematic understanding + 3-phase systems + Repair + Welding and fabrication + Troubleshooting **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Heat treat, foundry, automotive, or aerospace experience preferred but not required. + Ability to operate fork truck and aerial man lifts. + Hard-working and dependable. + Organized and detail-oriented. + Flexible and willing to adapt to various tasks. + Proficient in mechanical, electrical, welding and fabrication, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems. **Why Work Here?** Join a family-owned and operated company that values its employees and offers a supportive and collaborative work environment. Benefit from opportunities for continuous learning and growth while working flexible hours. Enjoy a stable work schedule with the potential for overtime and a strong sense of community. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $29.00/hr. 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 Jackson,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 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.