Industrial Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short & long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician II to support a state-of-the-art distribution facility in Canton, MS. You'll troubleshoot and repair conveyors and automated systems, perform preventive maintenance, and read blueprints to diagnose electrical issues.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in manufacturing or automation, experience with CMMS, and a strong electrical troubleshooting background. This contract-to-hire role is onsite with growth opportunities across a large network.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, distribution, or automation environments.
• Experience with conveyors, MHE, or automated systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain conveyors and material handling equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance.
• Read blueprints and electrical schematics to diagnose issues.
• Support electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Manage work orders and maintenance activity through CMMS.
• Track downtime, maintenance records, and spare parts inventory.

Skills

Conveyors & MHE

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints & schematics

Preventive maintenance

CMMS

Downtime tracking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Industry tools & equipment

Job description

Maintenance Technician II - Mechatronics & Robotics

Ready to work with advanced automation, robotics, and high-speed equipment? We're looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician II to help keep our state-of-the-art distribution facility running efficiently.

Location

Canton, Ms

Pay Rate

$32.50/hour

Contract-to-Hire Opportunity

(Direct hire after 3-4 months based on performance and attendance)

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain conveyors and material handling equipment
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance
• Read blueprints and electrical schematics
• Support electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
• Manage work orders and maintenance activity through CMMS
• Track downtime, maintenance records, and spare parts inventory

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in manufacturing, distribution, or automation environments
• Experience with conveyors, MHE, or automated systems
• Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics
• Strong electrical and troubleshooting skills
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience

• PLCs and controls
• Robotics and automation
• CMMS systems
• Mechanical/Electrical certifications, degree, or apprenticeship training

Work Environment

• Large automated distribution facility
• Up to 10,000 steps per shift
• Lift up to 49 lbs.
• Open to any 10-hour shift schedule

Why Join Us?

• Forbes Top Employer (3 years running)
• Hands-on training with robotics and automation systems
• Strong career growth opportunities
• Opportunities across 1,200+ facilities nationwide

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Canton, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.50 - $42.60/hr.

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.

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 Canton,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.

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.