Industrial Maintenance Technician — 12-Hour Rotating Shifts

Aerotek; Lithonia (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Employee discounts

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek in Lithonia, GA is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role focuses on troubleshooting and repairing production equipment, including conveyors, gear boxes, motors, and hydraulic systems.

You will perform root cause analysis, conduct PLC troubleshooting (no programming), and ensure safe, compliant installations. The position runs on 12-hour rotating shifts, with first and third shifts, and is contract-to-hire.

Qualifications

• Root cause analysis on mechanical and electrical equipment issues.
• PLC troubleshooting including reading PLC logic and diagnosing faults (programming not required).
• Electrical wiring and conduit installations and rewiring.
• Experience installing equipment and components in production environments.
• Mechanical repairs on conveyors, gear boxes and motors.
• Hydraulic systems troubleshooting in manufacturing settings.
• Rotate through 12-hour shifts (1st and 3rd).
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis on equipment issues to identify underlying problems and implement long-term solutions.
• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment by reading logic and diagnosing faults (no programming).
• Carry out electrical wiring and rewiring tasks, including conduit work and safe installations.
• Install new equipment following technical specs and safety standards.
• Conduct mechanical repairs to minimize downtime and maintain performance.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and other mechanical systems.
• Perform routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Collaborate with teams to prioritize work orders and support operations.
• Document maintenance activities and parts used for records.
• Follow safety procedures and use PPE.

Skills

Root cause analysis

PLC troubleshooting (no programming)

Electrical wiring & conduit

Equipment installation

Mechanical repair (conveyors, gear box

Hydraulic systems troubleshooting

Safety procedures & PPE

Documentation & record-keeping

Tools

PLC logic reading

Electrical schematics

Job description

Aerotek in Lithonia, GA is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a high-volume manufacturing environment. The role focuses on troubleshooting and repairing production equipment, including conveyors, gear boxes, motors, and hydraulic systems.

You will perform root cause analysis, conduct PLC troubleshooting (no programming), and ensure safe, compliant installations. The position runs on 12-hour rotating shifts, with first and third shifts, and is contract-to-hire.