Industrial Maintenance Technician - Day Shift, Overtime

Aerotek; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a contract-to-hire role in Garland, TX. The 1st shift runs from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with substantial overtime during peak season. You will focus on mechanical troubleshooting, piping, pumps and preventive maintenance in a busy industrial facility.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, maintaining boilers, compressors, motors and pumps, and performing pipe welding and fittings while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience as a Maintenance Technician in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair abilities for production and plant equipment.
• Experience with preventive maintenance planning and execution.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics in industrial applications.
• Capable of working with motors, gearboxes and 3‑phase electrical systems up to 480V.
• Welding experience including pipe welding and related fabrication tasks.
• Familiarity with steam boilers and thermal oil heaters and related controls.
• Knowledge of industrial air compressors and pneumatic piping systems.
• Ability to safely use electrical, air-driven and manual hand tools; arc welders and torches.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair production and plant equipment to minimize downtime and ensure safe operations.
• Cut, thread and install piping; ensure proper fit and compliance with standards.
• Repair and replace pumps (progressive cavity, diaphragm, gear-driven).
• Work with steam boilers and thermal oil heaters to support safe operation.
• Maintain air compressors and pneumatic piping systems.
• Use tools, arc welders and torches for maintenance tasks.
• Perform pipe fitting and welding for installations and repairs.
• Diagnose root causes and develop safe, cost-effective solutions.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and documentation.
• Execute preventive maintenance and update PM procedures as needed.
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly checklists and safety forms.
• Interpret schematics/blueprints for installations and repairs.
• Handle motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics and 3‑phase systems up to 480V.
• Operate a forklift when required.
• Collaborate with other technicians and departments.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Piping & fittings

Pump systems

Steam boilers & heaters

Air compressors

Welding (pipe)

Troubleshooting from schematics

Pneumatics & hydraulics

3-phase electrical systems up to 480V

Forklift operation

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a contract-to-hire role in Garland, TX. The 1st shift runs from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with substantial overtime during peak season. You will focus on mechanical troubleshooting, piping, pumps and preventive maintenance in a busy industrial facility.

Responsibilities include reading schematics, maintaining boilers, compressors, motors and pumps, and performing pipe welding and fittings while upholding safety standards.