2nd Shift Maintenance Engineer

Aerotek; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401(k) with company match

Health, dental & vision benefits

Pension plan

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a 2nd Shift Maintenance Engineer in Columbus, OH. This contract-to-hire role focuses on maintaining bottling and blow mold equipment, performing preventive maintenance, and conducting changeovers in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, work with PLC-controlled equipment, and collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure safe, reliable operations. Requires 2nd shift availability and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance experience in production environments.
• Experience with electrical systems up to 480V.
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with motors, pumps, conveyors, and gearboxes.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and routine service tasks.
• Familiarity with high-speed bottling/plastics processing is a plus.
• Experience interpreting ladder logic and VFDs.
• Comfort with proactive and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to provide and use personal maintenance tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot production equipment, electrical systems, and facility equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance, lubrication, belt replacement, and routine service tasks.
• Conduct changeovers on production line equipment to minimize downtime.
• Document work orders and maintenance records accurately.
• Order parts and manage inventory to support maintenance activities.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas and adhere to safety regulations.
• Provide maintenance support for bottling plant and blow mold facility; cover shifts as needed.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Electrical up to 480V

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Motors and gearboxes

Preventive maintenance

Bottling/plastics processing

Ladder logic & VFDs

Troubleshooting

Personal tools

Education

Associate degree or trade school in relevant field

Job description

Job Title: 2nd Shift Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

The 2nd Shift Maintenance Engineer maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs production and facility equipment in a high-speed bottling and blow mold environment. This role focuses on both proactive and reactive maintenance of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of manufacturing and conveyor equipment. The engineer performs changeovers, preventive maintenance, and equipment upgrades while adhering to strict safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive rewards package that supports long-term financial security and overall well-being, including a company pension plan, a 401(k) with matching contributions, and health, dental, and vision benefits. Team members also enjoy product discounts and the stability of working in a well-established, growth-oriented manufacturing environment. The maintenance team operates with clear schedules planned weeks in advance, helping employees coordinate personal plans and vacations while contributing to a collaborative and supportive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues with production equipment, warehouse bay doors, electrical systems, heating and cooling systems, and other facility equipment, and perform repairs in line with established company standards.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, including lubrication of machines, conveyor belt replacement, and other routine service tasks according to defined maintenance guidelines.
• Conduct changeovers on production line equipment to ensure correct setup and minimize downtime during production runs.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers about repair status, with internal customers regarding equipment repair needs, and with supervisors about equipment issues and priorities.
• Complete preventive maintenance records, work order forms, time‑off requests, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Order replacement parts and maintain appropriate parts inventory to support ongoing maintenance and repair activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the maintenance shop and work areas, including cleaning up spills, properly disposing of used parts, and placing trash and recyclables in designated containers.
• Adhere to all company policies, standards, and procedures, including OSHA and safety requirements, AIB standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and consistently wear required personal protective equipment.
• Provide both proactive and reactive maintenance support for manufacturing and conveyor equipment in the bottling plant and adjacent blow mold facility.
• Work with 480V electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and related industrial equipment as part of regular maintenance and troubleshooting activities.
• Support coverage needs across the maintenance team, including covering for colleagues on vacation, and adjust work priorities as required to meet production demands.
• Work assigned 2nd shift schedule, maintain regular and predictable attendance, and work overtime as needed to meet workload and production requirements.
• Travel on foot between the bottling plant and the blow mold facility across an outdoor parking area in varying weather conditions, including hot summers and cold winters.
• Perform other related maintenance and facility support duties as required to ensure reliable plant operations.

Essential Skills

• Industrial maintenance experience on production equipment or completion of an associate degree or trade school program in a relevant field.
• Strong electrical maintenance skills, including experience working with electrical systems up to 480V.
• Hands‑on experience with hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting hydraulic circuits and components.
• Proficiency with pneumatic systems used in industrial and manufacturing environments.
• Mechanical aptitude and experience working with motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, and related equipment.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance tasks such as lubrication, belt replacement, and component inspection on production and conveyor systems.
• Experience with high-speed bottling, filling, plastics processing, or similar manufacturing environments.
• Ability to interpret and work with ladder logic and variable frequency drives (VFDs) as part of equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Capability to perform both proactive and reactive maintenance on manufacturing and conveyor equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues in a production setting.
• Ability to provide and use personal tools required for maintenance work.
• Capacity to work a fixed 2nd shift schedule with regular attendance and flexibility to work overtime when needed.

Work Environment

This role is based in a high-speed bottling plant that fills plastic bottles and cans, with responsibilities extending to a brand‑new blow mold facility located across a large parking lot. The position is on 2nd shift, running from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with occasional overtime to meet production needs. The facilities are food‑grade, climate controlled, very clean, and well‑maintained. In designated areas, employees must wear hair and beard nets, along with other required personal protective equipment. The engineer regularly works with manufacturing and conveyor equipment, including electrical systems up to 480V, hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, motors, gearboxes, and PLC‑controlled systems. Movement between the two facilities requires walking outdoors in hot summer and cold winter conditions. The maintenance department is sizable and structured to provide coverage for vacations and varying workloads, offering a professional environment focused on safety, reliability, and continuous operation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Columbus,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.