Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Paid time off

Benefits package after 60 days

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform a mix of mechanical (about 70%) and electrical (about 30%) maintenance in a Defiance, OH manufacturing setting. Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance on injection molding equipment, cranes, HVAC, and conveyors, with on-call shifts and on-site work.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in industrial maintenance, strong mechanical and electrical skills up to 480V, and proficiency with welding,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting for injection molding machinery, cranes, ovens, fans, HVAC, conveyors, pumps, bearings, and motors.
• Electrical troubleshooting for systems up to 480V (single and three-phase).
• Welding: MIG and stick welding; basic fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs and preventive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and diagnose sensor, motor, gearbox, and drive faults.
• Inspect and maintain building systems, conveyors, fans, chillers, and pumps.
• Use hand and power tools safely; document work and communicate status to team.
• Collaborate with production to minimize downtime and prioritize repairs.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Welding (MIG & stick)

Blueprints & schematics reading

Pneumatics & hydraulics

Preventive maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician performs a mix of approximately 70% mechanical and 30% electrical maintenance, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation of industrial equipment and facility systems in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repair on injection molding machines, overhead cranes, ovens, industrial fans, air conditioning systems, chillers, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and compressors.

• Diagnose and repair electrical issues involving pneumatics, hydraulics, sensors, motors, gears, gearboxes, and drives.

• Conduct electrical troubleshooting on systems up to 480V, including single-phase and three-phase power.

• Carry out MIG and stick welding and perform fabrication work as needed to repair or modify equipment and structures.

• Execute a balanced mix of preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance, with responsibilities split approximately 50/50.

• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to identify issues and plan repairs.

• Maintain and repair building systems and infrastructure as required.

• Inspect motors, pumps, bearings, conveyors, and industrial fans to identify wear, defects, or potential failures.

• Support maintenance of plastic processing and injection molding equipment to ensure consistent production quality.

• Use hand tools and power tools effectively and safely while performing maintenance tasks.

• Document maintenance work performed and communicate equipment status and needs to supervisors and team members.

• Collaborate with production and operations teams to minimize downtime and prioritize critical repairs.

• Participate in shift-based work schedules and respond to on-call assignments as needed to support continuous operations.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or GED.

• At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with injection molding machines, overhead cranes, ovens, industrial fans, air conditioning systems, chillers, conveyors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and compressors.

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480V, including single-phase and three-phase power.

• Experience with industrial maintenance of motors, pumps, bearings, industrial fans, chillers, and conveyors.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

• Proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting and repair in an industrial environment.

• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting in an industrial environment.

• Capability to work with pneumatics and hydraulics, including troubleshooting and repair.

• Experience using overhead cranes in maintenance or industrial settings.

• Ability to perform MIG and stick welding and basic fabrication.

• Ownership and use of personal tools suitable for industrial maintenance work.

• Experience performing both preventative and reactive maintenance on industrial equipment.

Why Work Here?

This direct hire opportunity offers long-term stability with a growing organization that continues to expand its facilities. The company supports work-life balance and provides a structured benefits package that begins the first month following 60 days of employment. Paid time off is accrued weekly, including up to 56 hours of sick time and 80 hours of PTO annually. Employees may also be eligible for a sign-on bonus, with payments offered at milestones during the first six months. The culture emphasizes growth, reliability, and supporting employees as the business scales its operations.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing environment. The facility operates multiple buildings and uses industrial equipment including injection molding machines, overhead cranes, ovens, industrial fans, AC systems, chillers, conveyors, compressors, and related support systems. Openings are available on 2nd and 3rd shifts. The 2nd shift runs Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The 3rd shift runs from Sunday night through Friday morning, 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. New hires need to be available to train on 1st shift for an initial period. Voluntary overtime is available, and team members rotate on-call responsibilities to support ongoing operations. The environment is industrial and hands-on, requiring adherence to safety procedures and use of appropriate work attire and personal protective equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Defiance, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $74880.00/yr.

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.

Work life balanceBenefits go into effect the first month following 60 days of employment. (See me for the benefits package)PTO is accrued on a weekly basis. Yearly they can accrue 56 hours of sick time and 80 hours of PTO

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Defiance,OH.

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.