Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking two Maintenance Technicians for our Fort Payne, AL operations. The role focuses on preventive maintenance, basic repairs, inspections, and supporting production to keep machinery running safely and efficiently.

This onsite, contract-to-hire position emphasizes hands-on training, safety, and collaboration with production teams to learn and grow in industrial maintenance roles.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and interest in maintenance, repair, or manufacturing.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and identify worn or damaged components.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, maintenance, automotive repair, construction, farming, HVAC, or related hands-on work is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery to identify potential maintenance needs.
• Assist with basic mechanical repairs on conveyors, motors, bearings, belts, rollers, and other production equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and work with the maintenance team to minimize downtime.
• Lubricate, adjust, replace, and repair mechanical components as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and properly use maintenance tools.
• Complete maintenance work orders and document repairs performed.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to support daily operations.
• Learn new maintenance skills through hands‑on training and mentorship.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Hand tools

Power tools

Troubleshooting

Manufacturing/maintenance experience

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Measuring devices

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Fort Payne, AL

Job Summary

We have a client seeking 2 motivated Maintenance Technicians to join our team in Fort Payne, AL. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong mechanical aptitude who enjoys working with tools, troubleshooting equipment, and learning industrial maintenance skills. The role focuses primarily on preventative maintenance, basic repairs, equipment inspections, and supporting production operations to keep machinery running safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and facility systems.
• Conduct routine inspections of machinery to identify potential maintenance needs.
• Assist with basic mechanical repairs on conveyors, motors, bearings, belts, rollers, and other production equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and work with the maintenance team to minimize downtime.
• Lubricate, adjust, replace, and repair mechanical components as needed.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and properly use maintenance tools.
• Complete maintenance work orders and document repairs performed.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to support daily operations.
• Learn new maintenance skills through hands‑on training and mentorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and an interest in maintenance, repair, or manufacturing.
• Experience using hand tools, power tools, and basic measuring devices.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and identify worn or damaged components.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, maintenance, automotive repair, construction, farming, HVAC, or related hands-on work is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attendance, reliability, and willingness to learn.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Work Environment

This position works in a manufacturing facility where temperatures may vary throughout the year. Employees will regularly work around production equipment and machinery and should be comfortable performing hands‑on mechanical work in an industrial setting. Proper safety equipment and training will be provided.

Ideal Candidate:

Someone who enjoys fixing things, has strong mechanical aptitude, takes pride in preventative maintenance, and wants to build a long-term career in industrial maintenance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Payne, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $33.00/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 Fort Payne,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.