Industrial Maintenance Technician – Night Shift & PLC

Aerotek

Franklin (IN)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 47,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transit benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician to support a high‑volume manufacturing operation in Franklin, IN. You will diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues on production equipment, perform PLC troubleshooting on Omron and Click PLCs, and complete preventive maintenance on a regular schedule.

The role requires hands‑on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, gear boxes, and servo drives, plus strong safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
Proven electrical troubleshooting skills, including familiarity with 3-phase power and industrial electrical components.
Hands‑on mechanical troubleshooting experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, gear boxes, motors, and pumps.
Ability to diagnose and repair issues on production machinery using both electrical and mechanical knowledge.
Strong preventive maintenance skills, including inspecting, servicing, and repairing equipment on a scheduled basis.
Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative in identifying and resolving equipment issues.
Effective verbal communication skills to work closely with production staff and engineering teams.
Ability to troubleshoot and work alone at times while maintaining a high level of safety and quality.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot electrical issues on production equipment, including 3-phase motors, switches, sensors, servo drives, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
Diagnose and repair mechanical problems involving hydraulics, pneumatics, gear boxes, pumps, motors, belts, and roller conveyors.
Perform PLC troubleshooting on Omron and similar brands, including Click PLCs, to identify and resolve control system faults without the need for programming.
Complete monthly preventive maintenance on production lines during scheduled shutdowns, typically lasting 4–5 days, to inspect, service, and repair equipment.
Respond to daily maintenance calls and work orders, quickly identifying root causes and implementing effective repairs to minimize downtime.
Communicate clearly and professionally with production staff and the engineering team to coordinate repairs, discuss issues, and plan maintenance activities.
Document maintenance activities, findings, and repairs in work orders and maintenance systems as required.
Work independently at times to troubleshoot and resolve issues, using sound judgment and following safety procedures.
Assist with machine repair projects and ongoing improvements to equipment reliability and performance.
Support basic parts identification and ordering needs to ensure necessary components are available for repairs and preventive maintenance.