Industrial Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 67,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Uniforms and PPE

Company-provided meals

Job summary

Aerotek in Wooster, OH is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for 2nd shift (3:00pm-11:00pm) or 3rd shift (11:00pm-7:00am). The role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in a heavy industrial facility.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of dual-craft experience (roughly 70% electrical, 30% mechanical), strong 480V electrical troubleshooting skills, and experience with PLCs, VFDs, and CMMS

Qualifications

• 5+ years in dual-craft maintenance (roughly 70% electrical, 30% mechanical).
• Strong electrical troubleshooting on 480V systems (single and three-phase).
• Hands-on with motors, servos, pumps, relays, controls, and power transmission.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in an industrial facility, focusing on electrical work.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and coordinate with plant leadership.
• Perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, cutters, mills, and similar equipment.
• Carry out minor electrical repairs on 480V systems (fuses, switches, solenoids).
• Assist with installations, upgrades, and modifications to improve safety and production efficiency.
• Read blueprints and ladder logic diagrams to diagnose issues and document work in CMMS.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Electrical safety

Industrial equipment knowledge

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Join a unionized industrial facility as an Industrial Maintenance Technician on 2nd shift (3:00pm11:00pm) or 3rd shift (11:00pm7:00am). In this role, you troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems, with a strong emphasis on electrical work. You perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production and auxiliary equipment, support equipment installations and modifications, and ensure safe, reliable operation of the facilitys machinery.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic systems in an industrial facility, with a primary focus on electrical systems.
• Follow the preventive maintenance schedule to minimize equipment breakdowns and prioritize repair work in coordination with plant leadership.
• Perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, cutters, mills, corrugated and paper mill equipment, and other fabrication and auxiliary machinery.
• Carry out minor electrical repairs including replacing fuses, switches, solenoids, gates, and related components on 480V single and three-phase systems.
• Assist with equipment installations, upgrades, and modifications to improve safety, reliability, and production efficiency.
• Use hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools to safely dismantle devices and remove defective parts for repair or replacement.
• Complete work orders, maintenance records, and related documentation accurately in the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and ladder logic diagrams to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Perform corrective maintenance and troubleshooting on PLCs, VFDs, motors, servos, pumps, relays, controls, and power transmission systems.
• Support welding and fabrication tasks as needed to maintain or modify equipment and structures.
• Follow all safety protocols, lockout/tagout procedures, and company policies while maintaining a clean, organized work area.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and respond promptly to equipment breakdowns.
• Work scheduled weekends and overtime as needed to support production demands and address unplanned equipment issues.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of dual-craft maintenance experience, with approximately 70% electrical and 30% mechanical responsibilities.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting experience with 480V systems, including single and three-phase power.
• Hands-on experience working with motors, servos, pumps, relays, controls, and power transmission systems.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting experience, including understanding and working with ladder logic.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical diagrams for troubleshooting and repair.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in an industrial environment.
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, cutters, mills, and related production equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to replace fuses, switches, solenoids, and similar electrical components safely and accurately.
• Knowledge of three-phase power systems and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Experience using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools to dismantle, repair, and reassemble industrial equipment.
• Ability to document work performed and maintain accurate records in a CMMS or similar maintenance system.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in working with corrugated and paper mills or similar heavy industrial equipment.
• Experience with welding and basic fabrication to support equipment repair and modification.
• Familiarity with electrical troubleshooting on PLC-controlled systems and related control circuits.
• Exposure to unionized industrial work environments and associated work rules.
• Willingness to work 2nd or 3rd shift, regular weekend hours, and overtime based on equipment and production needs.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a competitive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company match up to 6%, paid holidays, and an hourly pension bonus structure that increases with tenure and vests after five years. Team members start with one week of paid vacation and receive regular production and performance-based bonuses. The organization invests in its workforce by providing uniforms, PPE, and company-sponsored meals such as lunches and breakfasts, fostering a supportive and team-oriented culture within a stable union environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a unionized industrial facility operating on 2nd shift (3:00pm11:00pm) and 3rd shift (11:00pm7:00am). Technicians typically work an average of 48 hours per week, with additional hours as needed for equipment breakdowns and production demands. The schedule includes working the first two Saturdays and Sundays of each month, with the last two Sundays off, and no work on holidays. The environment involves working around heavy machinery, conveyors, mills, and other fabrication equipment, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools. Overtime is expected and is a regular part of the role. Dress attire consists of jeans, a short-sleeve shirt, and steel-toe boots, with uniforms and PPE provided. The facility emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and adherence to established protocols while maintaining a collaborative, union-based work culture.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wooster, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $76960.00/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.

• Competitive Benefits
• 401k with company match up to 6%
• Employees start out with 1 week paid vacation
• Provide Uniforms and PPE
• Company provide meals, lunches, breakfast to their employees
• Paid Holidays
• Attendance bonuses
• Production bonuses
• Hourly Pension bonus up to $41 times the amount of months you've worked there after 5 years to be vested

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Wooster, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Wooster,OH.

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.