Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Golden (CO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician for a 3rd shift (Sun-Wed 5:00 PM–5:00 AM) in Golden, CO. The role focuses mainly on mechanical maintenance (90%) with some electrical troubleshooting (10%).

The position is contract-to-hire in a high-volume manufacturing setting, with weekly pay and a 36–40/hour wage range. You will troubleshoot and repair motors, gearboxes, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and related machinery, perform preventive maintenance, and support PLC-controlled

Qualifications

• 5+ years in industrial maintenance in manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with conveyors, gearboxes, motors, pneumatics, hydraulics.
• Preventive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Ability to safely troubleshoot 3-phase, 480V systems.
• Read mechanical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Willingness to work 3rd shift and rotate Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems on industrial equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize reliability.
• Install/repair motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors and related components.
• Repair roller conveyors and other production equipment.
• Read blueprints, manuals, and electrical schematics.
• Perform light welding and machining as needed.
• Assist with PLC-controlled equipment and automated systems.
• Document maintenance activities and equipment changes.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

3-phase 480V electrical systems

Preventive maintenance

Conveyor systems

Motors and gearboxes

Pneumatics and hydraulics

Tools

VFDs

PLC troubleshooting

MIG welding

Stick welding

Electrical schematics reading

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Shift: 3rd Shift | Sunday-Wednesday | 5:00 PM - 5:00 AM

Pay: $36-40/hr (Weekly Pay)

Schedule: Rotating Saturday coverage required (approximately every other Saturday)

Industry: Manufacturing / Industrial Maintenance

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a stable, high-volume manufacturing operation. This role is primarily focused on mechanical maintenance (90%) with some electrical troubleshooting and repair responsibilities (10%). The ideal candidate will have strong experience troubleshooting and repairing industrial equipment, conveyor systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, and gearboxes in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

If you enjoy diagnosing complex equipment issues, working with a collaborative maintenance team, and contributing to a highly productive operation, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and electrical systems on industrial production equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and maximize equipment reliability.
• Install, adjust, repair, and replace motors, gearboxes, bearings, conveyors, and related machinery components.
• Troubleshoot and repair roller conveyor systems and other production equipment.
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, blueprints, technical manuals, and electrical schematics.
• Perform light welding and machining tasks to fabricate or repair equipment and machine components.
• Assist with troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment and automated systems.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment modifications.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience working with:
• Conveyor systems
• Gearboxes
• Motors
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Ability to safely troubleshoot and repair 3-phase, 480V electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, technical manuals, and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work 3rd shift and support rotating Saturday coverage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a corrugated packaging, box plant, or similar heavy industrial environment.
• Knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• MIG and Stick welding experience.
• Electrical schematic reading and advanced electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience maintaining high-speed manufacturing equipment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a heavy industrial manufacturing facility operating a continuous-run production process. Technicians work around large-scale machinery, conveyor systems, and corrugated equipment in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment. The role will require working overtime during peak production periods and holidays as needed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Golden, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.00/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)

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.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Golden,CO.

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.