Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Ackerman (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a high-production facility in Ackerman, MS. The role involves installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and rebuilding a variety of mechanical equipment with emphasis on safety and reliability.

You will work with conveyors, motors, hydraulics, and precision systems on a weekend shift. The position is contract to hire, onsite in Ackerman, MS, offering a competitive hourly pay range and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of millwright/industrial maintenance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Solid mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mill equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, and pumps.
• Install, align, and rebuild rotating equipment with precision tools.
• Read blueprints and schematics and interpret manuals.
• Weld, fabricate, and modify equipment and structures as needed.
• Maintain maintenance records and CMMS work orders.
• Follow safety policies and LOTO procedures.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

Hand tools & precision instruments

Safety minded

Education

High school diploma or GED

Journeyman certification

Industrial maintenance training

Tools

Precision measuring tools

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Power tools

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description

We are seeking an experienced individual to join our maintenance team at a high-production facility. This position is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding a wide variety of mechanical equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical aptitude, experience with industrial rotating equipment, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission systems, and a commitment to safety in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on sawmill and lumber processing equipment.

• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, chain drives, belt systems, gearboxes, bearings, pumps, motors, fans, and hydraulic systems.

• Install, align, and rebuild rotating equipment using precision measurement tools.

• Replace bearings, shafts, sprockets, couplings, and other mechanical components.

• Perform laser alignment, shaft alignment, and equipment leveling as required.

• Read and interpret blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.

• Weld, fabricate, and modify equipment and structural components as needed.

• Conduct equipment inspections and identify opportunities for reliability improvements.

• Participate in planned shutdowns, outages, and major equipment overhauls.

• Respond to emergency breakdowns and minimize production downtime.

• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to maintain safe and efficient operations.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete work orders in the CMMS system.

• Follow all company safety policies, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures, and housekeeping standards.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.

• 3+ years of millwright, industrial maintenance, or mechanical maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience maintaining conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial machinery.

• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and equipment manuals.

• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

• Strong mechanical skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Journeyman certification or equivalent industrial maintenance training.

• Welding and fabrication experience (MIG, TIG, Stick).

• Experience with laser alignment and predictive maintenance technologies.

• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills on motors, drives, and controls.

Why Work Here?

Work in a brand new facility with a $250 million capital investment in new equipment. Enjoy a family-oriented atmosphere that promotes work-life balance and cares about their employees. Benefit from 100% 401K match up to 6%, BC/BS Medical benefits (80/20), and weekly pay.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing environment on a weekend shift from 6am to 6pm, with compensation for 40 hours for 36 hours of work. Overtime is available if desired, and sometimes required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ackerman, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.98 - $41.69/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 & 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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Ackerman,MS.

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.