Industrial Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Janesville, WI is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and refurbishment of production equipment in a plastics manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes diagnosing issues, performing preventative maintenance, and minimizing downtime in a climate-controlled facility with advanced robotics and automation.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with 480V systems, thermoforming machinery, robots, and automated lines, plus PLC

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance.
• Experience in troubleshooting 480V electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience with thermoforming machinery, robots, and automated production lines.
• Experience with facility maintenance including HVAC, air compressors, and lighting.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair 480V electrical systems, including point-to-point troubleshooting, continuity testing, fuse checks, and electrical component testing using multimeters and ohmmeters.
• Maintain and repair thermoforming machinery, robots, automated production lines, and conveyor systems.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical equipment failures and perform preventative maintenance, equipment rebuilds, and overhauls.
• Maintain facility and utility systems, including HVAC equipment, air compressors, vacuum pumps, chillers, plumbing, lighting, and plant electrical systems.
• Troubleshoot PLCs, including reading error codes and performing basic start/stop functions.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Thermoforming machinery

Robotics

Preventive maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

HVAC maintenance

Blueprint reading

Hydraulics

Industrial maintenance

Soldering

Driver's license

Tools

Multimeters

Ohmmeters

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description

This role requires a dedicated Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and refurbishment of production equipment and facility systems within a plastics manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, safety-oriented, and capable of independently diagnosing issues, performing preventative maintenance, and minimizing equipment downtime.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair 480V electrical systems, including point-to-point troubleshooting, continuity testing, fuse checks, and electrical component testing using multimeters and ohmmeters.

• Maintain and repair thermoforming machinery, robots, automated production lines, and conveyor systems.

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical equipment failures and perform preventative maintenance, equipment rebuilds, and overhauls.

• Maintain facility and utility systems, including HVAC equipment, air compressors, vacuum pumps, chillers, plumbing, lighting, and plant electrical systems.

• Troubleshoot PLCs, including reading error codes and performing basic start/stop functions.

Essential Skills

• Experience in troubleshooting and repairing 480V electrical systems.

• Hands-on experience with thermoforming machinery, robots, and automated production lines.

• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical equipment failures.

• Experience with facility maintenance including HVAC, air compressors, and lighting.

• Basic PLC troubleshooting skills.

• 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance.

• Proficiency with hydraulics, pneumatics, and blueprint reading.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with soldering.

• Self-motivated and safety-oriented mindset.

• Valid driver's license.

• 1 year of experience working on thermoforming machinery.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy working in a climate-controlled, state-of-the-art facility with advanced robotics and automation. Benefit from stability and growth opportunities with multiple facilities worldwide, allowing for potential promotions and internal transfers. Experience low turnover and work for a reputable name in the market. Participate in profit sharing, with payouts directly deposited into your retirement plan, and a company-funded 401k.

Work Environment

The work environment includes five 8-hour shifts per week, with a second shift from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Shift premiums start at 4:00 PM. All training occurs on the first shift, Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM. The facility is climate-controlled, very clean, and equipped with state-of-the-art automation and robotics. There is flexibility to work 4-10 hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, with overtime available on Fridays.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Janesville, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $66560.00/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.

Climate controlled facilityState of the art facility with robotics and automationStable and growing with multiple facilitiesLow turnoverVery reputable name in the market

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Janesville, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Janesville,WI.

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.