Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Charlotte, NC seeks a skilled Maintenance Technician to maintain high-speed bottling, canning, capping, and filling equipment in a fast-paced, automated facility. You will diagnose issues quickly to minimize downtime and support continuous operations.

Candidates should have hands-on repair experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, plus welding with TIG and stick. The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and collaboration with production and

Qualifications

• Hands-on maintenance of high-speed production equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience diagnosing mechanical issues on conveyors, motors, and gearboxes.
• Electrical troubleshooting on sensors, relays, and AC controls.
• Welding and fabrication experience with stainless steel using TIG and stick welding.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high-speed production equipment for bottling, canning, capping, and filling operations.
• Diagnose mechanical issues on conveyors, motors, gearboxes, and related components; perform repairs as needed.
• Perform pneumatic troubleshooting and repair on valves, cylinders, actuators, and control components.
• Electrical troubleshooting on sensors, proximity switches, relays, and AC controls.
• Identify and resolve issues on sensitive equipment to minimize downtime and maintain schedules.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Welding/fabrication to repair or modify stainless steel and other components.
• Work with automated material handling and packaging equipment to keep lines running smoothly.
• Document maintenance activities and parts usage for equipment history and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to prioritize work orders and respond to urgent issues.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Conveyor systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical controls

Motors & gearboxes

Welding (TIG & stick)

Automation environments

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role is ideal for a skilled Maintenance Technician with strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed production equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will focus on keeping bottling, canning, capping, and filling equipment running safely and efficiently, diagnosing issues quickly to minimize downtime and support continuous operations in a highly automated facility.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain high-speed production equipment used in bottling, canning, capping, and filling operations to ensure consistent and reliable performance.

• Diagnose mechanical issues on conveyor systems, motors, gearboxes, and related components, and perform repairs or replacements as needed.

• Perform pneumatic troubleshooting and repair, including work on valves, cylinders, actuators, and associated control components.

• Conduct electrical troubleshooting on production equipment, focusing on sensors, proximity switches, relays, and AC electrical controls.

• Identify and resolve issues on sensitive, high-speed equipment quickly to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.

• Carry out preventative maintenance tasks on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to reduce unplanned breakdowns.

• Use welding and fabrication skills, including TIG and stick welding, to repair or modify stainless steel and other metal components as required.

• Work with automated material handling and packaging equipment such as conveyors, cappers, fillers, and labelers to maintain smooth operation.

• Troubleshoot and repair gears, bearings, motors, and other mechanical assemblies in an industrial or highly automated manufacturing environment.

• Support the reliability of lube systems, palletizers, and other ancillary equipment through regular inspection and maintenance.

• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to prioritize work orders, respond to urgent equipment issues, and maintain a strong sense of urgency throughout the day.

• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately to support continuous improvement and effective equipment history tracking.

• Participate in ongoing training programs to expand technical skills and apply newly learned techniques to improve equipment performance.

• Follow all safety procedures and best practices when working with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to maintain a safe work environment.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience maintaining high-speed production equipment in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience troubleshooting and repairing conveyor systems, including mechanical and control-related issues.

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems, including basic pneumatics and pneumatic troubleshooting.

• Experience replacing and repairing motors and gearboxes, including gears, bearings, and related components.

• Electrical troubleshooting experience, including work with sensors, proximity switches, relays, and AC electrical controls.

• Ability to diagnose and resolve issues on sensitive, high-speed equipment with a strong sense of urgency.

• Experience working in highly automated production environments with automated material handling and packaging equipment.

• Background in automotive, industrial, aircraft, beverage, or canning/manufacturing maintenance environments.

• Familiarity with conveyors, cappers, fillers, and labelers in a production setting.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where equipment moves quickly and production demands are high.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with bottling, canning, capping, or filling equipment is highly preferred.

• Welding and fabrication experience, particularly with stainless steel, using TIG welding and stick welding.

• Knowledge of arc and TIG welding practices and general welding techniques.

• Understanding of metal cutting fundamentals and experience using cutting tools.

• Experience with advanced conveyor systems and their maintenance.

• Knowledge of hydraulics, including basic hydraulics and hydraulic troubleshooting.

• Experience with basic pneumatics and intermediate-level pneumatics.

• Familiarity with lube systems and their maintenance requirements.

• Exposure to advanced palletizers and automated packaging equipment.

• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed production equipment is a strong plus.

• PLC programming or troubleshooting experience is not required for this role.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable, growth-oriented manufacturing organization that invests heavily in training and skill development for its maintenance team. There is clear upward mobility, with a strong culture of promoting from within and rewarding employees who expand their capabilities. A structured bonus program provides regular performance-based rewards, and annual cost-of-living increases support long-term financial stability. Management is described as fair and focused on developing employees, contributing to strong average employee tenure and a supportive environment where your skills and contributions are recognized.

Work Environment

The facility operates in a true production environment where speed and efficiency are critical. The plant can be cold in the winter and hot in the summer, with large bay doors that remain open around the clock, so you should be comfortable working in varying temperatures. The pace is very fast, and a high sense of urgency is expected throughout the day as equipment runs at high speeds and production targets must be met. You will work around automated bottling and canning lines, conveyors, cappers, fillers, labelers, palletizers, and associated mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The environment emphasizes hands-on work with tools, welding equipment, and diagnostic instruments, alongside structured training programs designed to build your technical expertise over time.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 & 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 Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 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.