Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform scheduled preventative maintenance on recycling equipment including balers, conveyors, shredders, and sorting systems at Farmington, Missouri. You will inspect, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

The role requires reading technical manuals and PLCs, supporting installation of new equipment, coordinating with vendors, and following safety protocols as part of a

Qualifications

• Preventive maintenance experience.
• Troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to diagnose and predict future machine issues.
• Experience with hand and power tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on recycling equipment.
• Inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Conduct minor repairs and adjustments to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with operations staff to identify and recommend solutions for equipment issues.
• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and PLC instructions.
• Support installation and setup of new equipment and coordinate with vendors on maintenance schedules.
• Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting—mechanical/hydraulic/e

Mechanical aptitude

Hand and power tools

Education

Schooling or on-the-job experience

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will perform scheduled preventative maintenance on recycling equipment, including balers, conveyors, shredders, sorting screens, optical sorters, eddy currents, and roll stock machinery. You will be responsible for inspecting, diagnosing, and troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, and conducting minor repairs and adjustments to minimize downtime and extend equipment life. Collaboration with operations staff to identify equipment issues and recommend preventative solutions is crucial. You will also read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and PLC instructions, support the installation and setup of new equipment, and coordinate with vendors on maintenance schedules. Following all safety protocols and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement are essential aspects of this role.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on recycling equipment.

• Inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

• Conduct minor repairs and adjustments to minimize downtime.

• Collaborate with operations staff to identify and recommend solutions for equipment issues.

• Read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and PLC instructions.

• Support installation and setup of new equipment and coordinate with vendors on maintenance schedules.

• Follow all safety protocols and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Preventive maintenance experience.

• Troubleshooting skills for mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.

• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to diagnose and predict future machine issues.

• Experience with hand and power tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.

• Experience from a PMs or MX experience is advantageous.

• Schooling or on-the-job experience required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Farmington, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Farmington, Missouri.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Farmington,Missouri.

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.

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.