Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Vacation

Appreciation events

Custom-built equipment

Job summary

Aerotek in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Maintenance Technician to lead maintenance decisions and support cutting-edge technology. This is a permanent, on-site role with 1st shift hours 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM and a pay range of $30.00 - $35.00 per hour.

The position involves maintaining large presses, furnaces, and production equipment while troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and PLC systems to maximize uptime in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with 480V electrical systems.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, and motor controls experience.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Preventive maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
• Maintain large presses, furnaces, and production equipment.
• Diagnose PLC and control system issues.
• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Support automated manufacturing operations.
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures.
• Prioritize repairs in a fast-paced production environment.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Mechanical troubleshooting

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Electrical schematics

Preventive maintenance

Job description

MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

Run your department and support cutting edge technology.

Buffalo, NY

30-35+/hr

1st Shift | 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Why Join?

• Opportunity to lead maintenance decisions independently

• Support products used in defense, aerospace, and energy industries

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• 2 Weeks Paid Vacation

• Employee appreciation events and holiday celebrations

• Work on unique, custom-built equipment

Requirements

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience

• PLC troubleshooting experience

• Experience with 480V electrical systems

• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills

• Hydraulics, pneumatics, pumps, and motor controls experience

• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings

• Preventive maintenance experience

What You'll Do

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems

• Maintain large presses, furnaces, and production equipment

• Diagnose PLC and control system issues

• Perform preventive maintenance to maximize uptime

• Support automated manufacturing operations

• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures

• Prioritize repairs in a fast-paced production environment

Work Environment

• Advanced manufacturing facility

• Non-climate-controlled industrial environment

• Work with large presses, furnaces, and automated equipment

• Exposure to specialized defense and aerospace manufacturing

• Strong focus on safety, reliability, and equipment performance

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Buffalo, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 & 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 Buffalo,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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.