Electrical Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Yuma (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Dental

Medical

Vision

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Electromechanical Technician to maintain and repair production equipment, ensuring safe and efficient plant operations. The role covers preventative and emergency maintenance across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, as well as PLC ladder logic interpretation.

Responsibilities include installing controls, documenting activities, and working across shifts to support operations.

Qualifications

• 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems.
• Read and interpret electrical block diagrams, schematics, and PLC ladder logic.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, and computers.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to pass pre-employment assessments and drug screen.
• Able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to work all shifts, including weekends and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment to support continuous plant operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance and emergency repairs as needed to minimize downtime.
• Read gauges, diagrams, and PLC ladder logic to diagnose issues.
• Install wiring and control components for equipment and conveyors.
• Document maintenance activities and maintain records.
• Ensure safety compliance and PPE use at all times.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Troubleshooting

Read schematics PLC logic

Tools and testing equipment

Reading gauges

Shift flexibility

Safety compliance

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Title: Electromechanical Technician

Job Description

The Electromechanical Technician maintains and repairs production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable plant operations. This role performs both preventative and emergency maintenance on a wide range of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam, and conveyor systems. The technician accurately uses measurement and test equipment, interprets electrical diagrams and PLC ladder logic, and documents all maintenance activities while working collaboratively with other team members.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment to support continuous and efficient plant operations.

• Follow all safety rules, procedures, and practices at all times.

• Perform preventative maintenance activities, including lubricating components, measuring wear and positions, repositioning parts, and observing operations, vibrations, and noise levels.

• Perform emergency and breakdown maintenance as needed to minimize downtime.

• Accurately read and use gauges, measurement tools, and test equipment.

• Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam system, and other repairs and installations as required.

• Install wire and conduit for new and existing equipment, including conveyors, programmable controllers, converting machinery, and corrugating machinery.

• Replace faulty electrical components such as relays, switches, motors, proximity switches, timers, scanners, and photoelectric devices.

• Diagnose, repair, and replace faulty electronic components, including printed circuit boards.

• Safely and efficiently troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems, including hydraulic, pneumatic, power transmission, and conveyor systems.

• Read and interpret electrical block diagrams, schematics, and PLC ladder logic to diagnose and resolve issues.

• Use basic hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, and computers to perform maintenance tasks.

• Maintain clean and organized work areas and clean up work areas upon completion of assigned tasks.

• Be available to work all shifts, including weekends, call-ins, holidays, and overtime as necessary to support operations.

• Accurately and completely prepare and maintain maintenance records and other required documentation.

• Work in a self-motivated manner and follow assigned responsibilities through to completion.

• Maintain effective teamwork and communication with other associates and departments.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervision to support maintenance and plant operations.

• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.

• Safely lift and move up to 75 pounds during the regular shift.

• Utilize basic shop math and inspection skills in daily tasks.

Essential Skills

• Strong hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment, with 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred.

• Proven troubleshooting expertise in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems.

• Ability to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on production equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret electrical block diagrams, schematics, and PLC ladder logic.

• Proficiency with basic hand tools, power tools, electrical testing equipment, and computers.

• Electrical aptitude and experience with installation and repair of electrical components.

• Mechanical knowledge and experience, including working with hydraulics and pneumatics.

• Ability to accurately read and use gauges, measurement tools, and test equipment.

• Good attendance, punctuality, and a stable work history.

• Ability to safely lift and move up to 75 pounds.

• Ability to work all shifts, weekends, holidays, call-ins, and overtime as needed.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Minimum age of 18 years or older.

• Ability to pass Advanced Industrial Skills and Instrumentation/Electrician Knowledge assessments prior to the interview process.

• Willingness to consent to a check and pre-employment physical and drug screen.

• Comfort using basic shop math and inspection skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a corrugated manufacturing facility is preferred but not required.

• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is preferred but not required.

• Demonstrated flexibility to work varying schedules as needed.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with other associates.

• Self-motivated approach with the ability to work independently and follow tasks through to completion.

• Solid electrical and mechanical aptitude, including PLC troubleshooting and electromechanical repair.

• Ability to maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable organization with consistent work and no recent history of layoffs, supported by strong and reliable customer demand. You benefit from great benefits once you transition to permanent status, along with clear opportunities for internal advancement and professional growth. You also enjoy flexibility in scheduling, helping you balance work and personal commitments while building a long-term career in a well-established industrial environment.

Work Environment

You work in a clean, non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment. The facility can be hot during the summer months, while in the winter the operating machinery keeps the plant at a comfortable temperature. Most equipment operates using conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and other mechanical components, providing exposure to a wide range of industrial systems and technologies. The role requires wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) and safely lifting and moving up to 75 pounds during the regular shift. The schedule follows a rotating pattern: one week on a 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. shift for 4 days on and 3 days off, followed by a week on a 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. shift for 7 nights on and then 6 days off, providing extended periods of time off between rotations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Yuma, AZ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $78000.00 - $78000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• 401k
• dental
• medical
• vision

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Yuma,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

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.