Maintenance Tech

Aerotek; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Aerotek in San Antonio, TX seeks a Maintenance Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range of production and packaging equipment in a high-volume facility.

You will perform reactive and preventive maintenance, read schematics, work with conveyors, motors, and control panels, and collaborate with the production team to minimize downtime while upholding safety standards in a demanding environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in manufacturing or industrial maintenance.
• Experience with power generation equipment including compressors and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and basic control panels.
• Familiarity with packaging equipment and general production machinery.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on equipment.
• Inspect, repair, and replace belts, pulleys, sensors, conveyors, switches, and control panels.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns quickly and perform root-cause analysis.
• Support shift from reactive to preventive maintenance.
• Perform routine inspections and scheduled maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to prioritize work orders.

Skills

3+ years experience

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

3-phase motors

Control panels reading

Safety mindset

Team collaboration

Tools

CNC routers

Packaging equipment

Conveyors

PLC troubleshooting

Hydraulics tools

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in keeping a high-volume manufacturing facility running safely and efficiently by repairing, troubleshooting, and maintaining a wide range of production and packaging equipment. This position focuses on both reactive and emerging preventive maintenance activities to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on a variety of equipment, including packaging machines, vacuums, glue spreaders, door machinery, CNC machines, wrappers, and saws.
• Inspect, repair, and replace critical machine components such as belts, pulleys, sensors, conveyors, switches, and control panels to ensure optimal performance.
• Work with equipment from multiple brands and models, adapting to different machine configurations and control systems.
• Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns in a fast-paced production environment and perform effective root-cause analysis to prevent recurring issues.
• Support the transition from a predominantly reactive, “putting out fires” maintenance approach to a more structured preventive maintenance program.
• Perform routine inspections and scheduled maintenance tasks to reduce unplanned downtime and extend the lifespan of machinery and components.
• Troubleshoot and maintain power generation-related systems, including compressors and hydraulic (fluid power) equipment.
• Use mechanical aptitude and systematic troubleshooting methods to walk through issues and determine appropriate repair strategies.
• Handle basic to advanced electrical tasks depending on skill level, including work on low-voltage systems, 3-phase motors, and control panels.
• Collaborate closely with production and maintenance team members to prioritize work orders and coordinate repairs with minimal impact on operations.
• Follow all safety guidelines and lockout/tagout procedures when working on equipment to maintain a safe work environment.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage to support accurate recordkeeping and continuous improvement of maintenance processes.
• Communicate clearly with team members about equipment status, potential risks, and recommended corrective actions.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance.
• Hands-on mechanical maintenance experience with power generation-related equipment, including compressors and hydraulic (fluid power) systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to systematically troubleshoot and walk through complex equipment issues.
• Experience working with mechanical systems such as conveyors, pumps, motors, belts, pulleys, and related components.
• Basic to intermediate electrical knowledge, including low-voltage systems and manufacturing equipment wiring.
• Ability to troubleshoot and work with 3-phase motors and related electrical power systems.
• Familiarity with packaging equipment and general production machinery in an industrial environment.
• Ability to read and work with control panels and basic electrical schematics.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented culture and get along well with others.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with noise and airborne particulates.
• For more advanced levels (Tech 3 and Tech 4): electrical skills with manufacturing equipment, experience with 480V systems, and the ability to read PLC ladder logic.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining CNC routers and related machining equipment.
• Experience working with compressors and power generation equipment in an industrial setting.
• Exposure to PLC-based control systems and the ability to interpret ladder logic for diagnostics (Tech 4 level).
• Experience with hydraulics and fluid power systems in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Previous work with conveyors, packaging machinery, and automated production lines.
• Ability to adapt to different machine brands and models and learn new equipment quickly.
• Comfort working in roles ranging from mostly mechanical with basic electrical (Tech 2) up to advanced electrical and PLC diagnostics (Tech 4).
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset that supports a positive team culture.
• Willingness to participate in the development and execution of preventive maintenance programs.

Why Work Here?

You will join a team-oriented manufacturing environment where collaboration, culture, and mutual respect are highly valued. The organization is committed to evolving its maintenance practices, offering the opportunity to help shape and implement a more proactive, preventive approach to equipment care. You can build your skills across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines, work with diverse machinery, and grow into more advanced technical levels over time. The environment rewards initiative, problem-solving, and a strong work ethic, providing a solid platform for long-term career development.

Work Environment

This role is based in a fast-paced manufacturing plant that processes a high volume of wood products, resulting in significant sawdust in the work area. The facility uses systems to pull sawdust out of the building, but some airborne dust may still be present and inhaled. The environment can be noisy and is non–climate-controlled, so temperatures will vary with the seasons. Work is performed on-site around running production equipment and machinery. The typical schedule is a Monday through Friday day shift of 12 hours, with an additional 8-hour shift on Saturday, supporting continuous operations and rapid response to equipment issues. Appropriate work attire should be suitable for an industrial setting, with a focus on safety and comfort in a dusty, noisy, and physically active environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of San Antonio, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $58240.00/yr.

• health insurance
• benefits
• opportunity for growth

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.

Application Deadline

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

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.