Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description

We are seeking dedicated and skilled Maintenance Technicians to join our PVC and plastic extrusion plant. The ideal candidates will have experience in dismantling and reassembling equipment, troubleshooting hydraulics, and working with hand tools. Candidates should be mechanically inclined and able to interpret blueprints and schematics. This role requires at least two to three years of manufacturing maintenance experience, and three years of experience with safety procedures and lock out tag out. Knowledge of electrical systems, including PLCs and 480 volts, is essential.

ResponsibilitiesObserve mechanical devices in operation and listen to their sounds to locate causes of trouble.Troubleshoot electrical circuits to determine problems.Dismantle devices to gain access to remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.Examine form and texture of parts to detect imperfections.Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements, using rulers, calipers, micrometers, and other measuring instruments.Adjust functional parts of devices and control instruments, using hand tools, levels, and straight edges.Repair or replace defective parts (electric and mechanical) using hand tools and power tools.Install special functional and structural parts in devices, using hand tools.Start devices to test their performance.Apply a push or pull force of 100 lbs. and lift a minimum of 75 lbs.Read blueprints.Work with 110v systems and troubleshoot hydraulics.Essential SkillsExperience in hydraulics, extrusion, and plastic equipment.Knowledge of electrical systems, including PLCs and 480 volts.Proficiency in pneumatics and preventive maintenance.Ability to read and interpret blueprints, product manuals, equipment manuals, and safety protocols.Mechanical experience with gears, boilers, pumps, and motors.Strong troubleshooting skills and experience with hand tools and power tools.Additional Skills & QualificationsHigh school education or equivalent.Two years of technical school or related experience.Two years of experience repairing and servicing a variety of machines.Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.Experience with welding, lathe, mill, repair, and facilities maintenance.Openness to shift work, including rotating shifts.Why Work Here?

We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment where your skills and expertise will be highly valued. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced technologies and be part of a dedicated team. Our commitment to safety and continuous improvement ensures a rewarding and stable career path for our employees.

Work Environment

Our facility is a non-climate controlled plastics manufacturing plant. The available shifts are 1st shift (7 AM to 4 PM, Monday to Friday) and night shifts for technicians (7 PM to 7 AM, 12-hour shifts on an A/B/C/D rotation). You will stay on either days or nights, with two positions available for each shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of HUNTSVILLE, Alabama.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 HUNTSVILLE,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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