Lead Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Flexible start times

Tools provided

401(k) match

Full medical benefits

Job summary

Aerotek in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Maintenance Technician to diagnose, maintain, and repair production equipment with a focus on hydraulic and mechanical presses. You will apply mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to keep processes running efficiently and minimize downtime.

This permanent role offers a sign-on bonus, flexible start times, tools provided, a 401(k) match, and full medical benefits, supporting both current needs and long-term goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting in an industrial environment.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics on production machinery.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Experience with analog equipment and relay logic controls.
• Proficiency performing low-voltage electrical maintenance.
• Experience repairing electro-mechanical systems including motors and belts.
• Experience with metal stamping or metalworking equipment (nice to have).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, maintain, and repair production equipment including hydraulic and mechanical presses.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues to minimize downtime.
• Work on analog equipment and relay logic controls; repair wires.
• Perform low-voltage electrical work and maintain robots and cooling towers.
• Replace motors, relays, sensors, bearings, gearboxes, and belts.
• Read electrical schematics and blueprints for diagnostics.
• Inspect equipment and take corrective action before failures.
• Document repairs and parts used in work orders.
• Support installs, upgrades, and modifications to improve reliability.
• Collaborate with production to prioritize work and continuous improvement.

Skills

Industrial Maintenance

Electrical Troubleshooting

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Read Schematics

Mechanical Repair

Relays & Motors

Robotics Maintenance

Low-Voltage

CNC Maintenance

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on performing advanced diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on production equipment, with an emphasis on hydraulic and mechanical presses and related industrial machinery. You will apply both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills to keep equipment running efficiently, reduce downtime, and support continuous production operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-level diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs on production equipment, including hydraulic and mechanical presses.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues to quickly resolve equipment breakdowns and minimize downtime.
• Work on analog equipment and relay logic controls, including fixing broken wires and performing general CNC maintenance.
• Carry out low-voltage electrical work and perform maintenance on robots, cooling towers, and other electro-mechanical systems.
• Replace and install motors, relays, sensors, bearings, gearboxes, and belts to restore and improve equipment performance.
• Diagnose and repair issues related to electrical controls, hydraulics, and pneumatics using electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Inspect equipment to identify potential issues and take corrective action before failures occur.
• Complete maintenance work orders accurately and on time, documenting repairs, parts used, and recommendations.
• Support equipment installs, upgrades, and modifications to improve reliability, safety, and productivity.
• Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to prioritize work, coordinate repairs, and support continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• At least 10 years of industrial maintenance experience troubleshooting and repairing production equipment.
• Strong proficiency in both electrical and mechanical troubleshooting in an industrial environment.
• Hands-on experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics on production machinery.
• Ability to read and use electrical schematics and blueprints for diagnostics and repair.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and mechanical presses.
• Experience working with analog equipment and relay logic controls.
• Ability to perform low-voltage electrical maintenance safely and effectively.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair electro-mechanical systems, including motors, relays, sensors, bearings, gearboxes, and belts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on metal stamping or metalworking equipment.
• Experience with HVAC systems in an industrial setting (preferred).
• Experience in general CNC maintenance and repair.
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience maintaining robots and cooling towers.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to quickly identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Ability to manage multiple maintenance tasks and work orders in a fast-paced production environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, established operation that values skilled trades professionals and invests in their success. The role offers a sign-on bonus, flexible start times to better align with your personal schedule, and all necessary tools provided by the employer. You will receive a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical coverage and a 401(k) plan with company match, supporting both your current well-being and long-term financial goals. The work environment encourages collaboration, reliability, and craftsmanship, giving you the opportunity to make a visible impact on production performance.

Work Environment

This position is based in a 70,000 square foot production facility with more than 125 production employees and a variety of hydraulic presses, mechanical presses, CNC equipment, robots, and related support systems. The schedule offers multiple shift options: a MondayFriday first shift with flexible start times between approximately 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, or 8:00 AM and end times between 2:30 PM, 3:30 PM, or 4:30 PM; and a MondayThursday second shift from 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM with a 10% shift differential. There may be occasional Saturday work, typically once per month or less, depending on production needs. You will work in an industrial manufacturing environment that requires safe work practices around heavy machinery, electrical systems, and production equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $63523.00 - $93163.00/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.

Sign on bonus, flexible start time, tools provided, 401k match, full medical benefits

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.