Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Aerotek in Detroit, MI is seeking a Maintenance Technician to keep manufacturing equipment running safely and efficiently. You will work with a small team on preventive and reactive maintenance across pumps, conveyors, and gearboxes.

The role requires 3+ years in mechanical/electrical maintenance, reading blueprints, and PLC troubleshooting; live onsite in Detroit with a competitive hourly pay range and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in mechanical maintenance and repairs
• Experience with pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, and motors
• Experience with PMs on production equipment
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics
• Experience with relay and PLC troubleshooting
• On-site maintenance in manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Perform daily preventive maintenance on equipment and log activities
• Respond to breakdowns and restore production quickly and safely
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical components
• Perform welding, plumbing, lubrication tasks
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical components up to 480V
• Read blueprints and electrical schematics to diagnose issues
• Use PLC diagnostics to trace electrical issues without modifying programs

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Pump maintenance

Conveyor systems

Troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

PLC troubleshooting

Tools

Industrial pumps

Conveyor belts

Electrical panels

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

• This role offers a hands-on opportunity for a well-rounded Maintenance Technician with strong mechanical skills and solid electrical experience to keep a manufacturing plant and its machinery running safely and efficiently

• You will work closely with a small team of technicians to perform a blend of proactive preventive maintenance and reactive repairs on production equipment, ensuring minimal downtime and consistent product quality

Job Responsibilities

• Perform daily preventive maintenance (PMs) on manufacturing and production equipment and accurately update all activities in the computerized maintenance system

• Respond immediately to equipment and line breakdowns, prioritize reactive maintenance, and work with other technicians to restore production as quickly and safely as possible

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and replace mechanical components such as pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, gears, motors, drive shafts, sprockets, cams, chains, and related systems

• Perform mechanical work including welding, plumbing and piping, quick tube disconnects for plumbing and pumps, and lubrication tasks such as oiling and greasing equipment

• Troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and replace electrical components on production equipment, including wires, relays, sensors, and circuits up to 480V

• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and other technical documentation to diagnose issues and plan repairs

• Use relay and PLC troubleshooting techniques to track and trace electrical issues, verify inputs and outputs, and view existing PLC programs to aid in diagnostics (without modifying programs)

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of manufacturing or production equipment

• Hands-on experience working with pumps, including maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair

• Experience with conveyors, including mechanical troubleshooting and repair

• Demonstrated experience performing preventive maintenance (PMs) on production equipment

• Experience with quick tube disconnects for plumbing and pump systems

• Mechanical skills including work on gearboxes, gears, motors, welding, plumbing and piping, drive shafts, sprockets, cams, chains, and lubrication tasks such as oiling and greasing

• At least 1+ year of experience in electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and replacement of components on manufacturing or production equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics

• Experience with relay and PLC troubleshooting, including tracking and tracing electrical issues, checking inputs and outputs, and using PLC programs for diagnostics

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.50 - $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 Detroit,MI.

Application Deadline

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

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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.