Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining pneumatic systems and automation equipment, performing basic PLC edits, and troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment. The role requires you to perform major equipment repairs and rebuilds, including occasional weekends and holidays, and install and configure new automated systems. You will be expected to respond promptly to alarms, breakdowns, and production requests to minimize downtime. Additionally, you will maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage using the Equipment Management System (EMS), conduct daily equipment checks, and adhere to all safety protocols.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 1-2+ years in industrial machine repair with basic mechanical and electrical knowledge in a manufacturing environment.
• 1-2+ years working with production and processing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical assembly blueprints, drawings, and schematic diagrams.
• Solid electrical knowledge, including understanding electrical requirements and hazards.
• Troubleshooting skills using voltmeter for AC/DC voltage and diagnosing issues.
• Proficiency with pneumatics, including solenoid valves, actuators, and control operations.
• Computer skills specific to the job and the ability to coach others.
• PLC experience preferred for making basic edits.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to meet physical requirements such as climbing, bending, twisting, standing, dexterity, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate in confined spaces.
• Preferably able to work any shift, including weekends and holidays.
• Prefer a Vocational Certificate or Associate Degree or equivalent, relevant experience.
• Prefer a Journeyman’s certificate or equivalent.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy fully company-paid medical benefits, paid holidays, and 3 weeks of vacation. Benefit from an on-site cafeteria and tuition and schooling paid programs. Receive shift premiums for off shift hours.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lansing, MI.

The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $72800.00/yr.

The company offers 100% company paid health insurance premiums for full-time employees and their eligible dependents. This means that no funds are deducted from an employees’ paycheck for medical, dental, and vision benefits. Benefits start the first of the month from when you start. They provide $110 per week for employees to pay for babysitting services through a user-friendly app.

This is a fully onsite position in Lansing,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 2, 2026.

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.