Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

Aerotek; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Aerotek in Kenosha, WI is hiring a Maintenance Technician on a contract-to-hire basis. The role involves supporting a brand-new, highly automated facility with opportunities to advance as it grows. The shift is 1st shift, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm, with evenings and weekends free each week.

The pay is up to $36/hr based on experience, with increases anticipated as the company expands. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k), life insurance, disability, HSA, transport benefits, EAP, and

Qualifications

• Electrical troubleshooting experience preferred.
• Plastics or injection molding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair blow molding equipment with maintenance electricians.
• Maintain and repair robotics and automation equipment.
• Work on conveyors, pneumatics, motors, hydraulics, and various tanks.
• Troubleshoot injection molding equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance across advanced industrial machinery.
• Grow your skillset alongside some of the most advanced equipment in the industry.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Injection molding

Job description

? Maintenance Technician | Kenosha, WI | Contract-to-Hire | Up to $36/hr | 1st Shift

Brand new facility. Cutting edge automation. And a maintenance team that's being built from the ground up — this is the kind of opportunity that doesn't come around often. If you're a tech who wants to grow with something from the start and carve out a real future, this contract-to-hire role in Kenosha is exactly that.

What You'll Earn

• Up to $36.00/hr based on experience

• Pay increases coming — this company is actively looking to raise compensation as they grow

Schedule

• 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

• Your evenings and weekends are yours — every week

Why This One Is Different

• Brand new facility currently only utilizing 25% of their warehouse — the growth potential here is massive

• Highly automated environment with new, cutting edge equipment

• Tons of room for advancement — get in early and move up fast

• Contract-to-hire with a clear path to permanent employment

• Full benefits included

• Exceptionally clean, climate controlled facility — this place is immaculate

• Monday through Friday only — no weekends

What You'll Be Doing

• Working alongside maintenance electricians to troubleshoot and repair blow molding equipment

• Maintaining and repairing robotics and automation equipment

• Working on conveyors, pneumatics, motors, hydraulics, and various tanks

• Troubleshooting injection molding equipment

• Performing preventive maintenance across advanced industrial machinery

• Growing your skillset alongside some of the most advanced equipment in the industry

What We're Looking For

• Electrical troubleshooting experience preferred

• Plastics or injection molding experience preferred

• Someone eager to learn, grow, and take on more responsibility over time

• Reliable — this company is growing fast and needs people who show up and get it done

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kenosha, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/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 job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health Spending Account (HSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kenosha,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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.