Maintenance Lead

Aerotek; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

PTO: 2 weeks + floater + sick pay

401(k) with 6% match

Quarterly bonuses 4-6%

Safety gear provided

Job summary

Aerotek leads a contract-to-hire Lead Maintenance Technician role in Deer Park, TX, overseeing a machinery operation that fabricates parts for oil and gas. You will guide a maintenance team, diagnose and repair CNC and hydraulic systems, and manage CMMS-driven workflows.

Daily tasks include preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC/manual equipment, electrical troubleshooting with PLCs and VFDs, and coordinating external vendors while ensuring safety and uptime across facilities and

Qualifications

• 6+ years of maintenance experience in industrial/manufacturing.
• Proficient in CNC maintenance and repair.
• Electrical maintenance including PLCs, VFDs.
• Mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems knowledge.
• Facilities maintenance: HVAC, plumbing, electrical.
• CMMS usage for logging, tracking, reporting.
• Experience coordinating external maintenance vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance operations for a machine shop.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on CNC and manual equipment.
• Diagnose and repair industrial equipment incl. pumps, motors, gearboxes.
• Electrical maintenance on PLCs, VFDs, and control systems.
• Facilities maintenance including HVAC, plumbing, electrical work.
• Log and track activities using CMMS and manage work orders.
• Assign tasks to team and oversee timely completion.
• Coordinate vendors and outsourced maintenance as needed.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

CNC machines

Electrical troubleshooting

PLCs & VFDs

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

CMMS proficiency

Vendor coordination

Preventive maintenance

Tools

CMMS

PLC basics

VFDs

Electrical testing tools

Job description

Job Title: Lead Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Lead Maintenance Technician oversees the maintenance and repair of building infrastructure and industrial production machinery in a busy machine shop that fabricates parts for the oil and gas industry. This role combines hands‑on troubleshooting and repair of CNC and manual equipment with leadership responsibilities, including coordinating a maintenance team, managing vendors, and ensuring all work is documented in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). The position requires deep technical expertise in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and facilities systems, along with strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance operations for a machine shop that fabricates parts for the oil and gas industry.

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on manual mills and lathes, CNC mills and lathes, hydraulic presses, high- pressure hydraulic pumps, gearboxes, auger systems, and pneumatic actuators.

• Diagnose and repair industrial equipment including CNC machines, hydraulic machinery, pumps, motors, and related components.

• Carry out electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on production equipment, including work with PLCs, VFDs, and control systems.

• Perform facilities maintenance, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs for the building and supporting infrastructure.

• Use a CMMS to log, track, and update all maintenance activities, work orders, and preventive maintenance schedules.

• Assign tasks and workloads to maintenance team members and provide guidance, support, and oversight to ensure timely completion of work.

• Coordinate and manage relationships with external maintenance vendors and service providers, including scheduling and overseeing outsourced work when needed.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.

Essential Skills

• 6+ years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Repair experience with CNC machines, hydraulic machinery, and pumps.

• Electrical maintenance experience, including PLCs, VFDs, and electrical troubleshooting.

• Mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in an industrial setting.

• Facilities maintenance experience covering HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.

• CMMS and basic computer skills to log, track, and report maintenance activities.

• Experience coordinating and working with external maintenance vendors and service providers.

• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic disciplines.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a stable and well-established environment within a recognized manufacturing operation that maintains multiple operating cells across the country.

Employees receive 10 paid holidays, 1 floater PTO day, 2 weeks of PTO, and 1 week of sick pay, with flexibility to negotiate PTO based on prior years of industry service.

Benefits start on day one, and the company provides a 401(k) plan with a 6% match starting 60 days after direct hire.

Team members are eligible for quarterly bonuses between 4% and 6%, calculated on hours worked and base pay, with performance tied to company results and individual scrap and rework rates.

Work Environment

Medium-sized, clean machine shop that operates at approximately 72°F to maintain material stability and prevent warping during machining.

The workforce includes CNC machinists, manual machinists, quality control personnel, welders, assemblers, and general labor, with mixed tenure and many employees who have long experience in the bearing industry.

First shift typically runs Monday through Thursday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Fridays from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with voluntary half-day Saturdays that may become mandatory depending on workload; the average workweek is around 50 hours.

Maintenance personnel are on call from time to time to support production needs.

The shop requires appropriate safety attire, including steel-toe footwear, jeans, work shirt, and safety glasses.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Deer Park, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $38.00/hr.

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.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Deer Park,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2026.

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.

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.