Maintenance Technician
Aerotek
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Job summary
Aerotek in Hebron, KY is seeking a Maintenance Technician to install and maintain equipment, diagnose issues, and support continuous improvement in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility.
You will work with 480V electrical systems, PLC‑controlled machinery, and robotic production equipment, performing preventative maintenance and on‑the‑floor repairs. This onsite role offers growth toward automation specialties.
Qualifications
- > Proven experience in electrical troubleshooting including 480V systems and diagnostics.
- > Strong mechanical troubleshooting with gears, bearings, shafts, pins, and related components.
- > Hands‑on fabrication skills using mills and lathes for repair of mechanical parts.
- > Experience with electrical systems including three‑phase power and industrial equipment.
- > Troubleshooting hydraulic and pneumatic systems in plant operations.
- > PLC troubleshooting to diagnose control system issues and support equipment functionality.
Responsibilities
- Install new equipment and systems with proper setup and calibration.
- Perform general maintenance on plant equipment including slitting, packing, and core cutting machinery.
- Diagnose malfunctions and implement repairs to minimize downtime.
- Monitor and adjust equipment to maintain performance and efficiency.
- Conduct routine preventative maintenance to extend asset life.
- Create detailed work instructions for new equipment and processes.
- Train personnel on safe operation and basic maintenance.
- Support continuous improvement projects and plan implementations.
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Job description
This role focuses on installing new equipment and systems, performing preventative and corrective maintenance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility. The Maintenance Technician ensures reliable operation of plant equipment by diagnosing and resolving electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues while contributing to process optimization and future automation-focused responsibilities.
- Install new equipment and systems, ensuring proper setup, calibration, and integration into existing plant operations.
- Perform general equipment maintenance on plant operational equipment such as slitting, packing, and core cutting machines, including both manual and robotic equipment.
- Identify and address malfunctions of plant equipment by diagnosing issues and implementing effective repairs to minimize downtime.
- Monitor plant equipment operation and performance, making adjustments as needed to maintain performance specifications and operational efficiency.
- Conduct routine preventative maintenance on equipment to extend asset life and reduce unplanned outages.
- Communicate the status of operating equipment, maintenance activities, and issues to plant leadership in a clear and timely manner.
- Maintain accurate logs, reports, work requests, and other records documenting maintenance work performed and equipment history.
- Create detailed work instructions for production processes related to newly installed equipment and systems.
- Train appropriate personnel on the safe and effective operation and basic maintenance of new equipment and systems.
- Generate ideas for internal product and process improvements and actively assist with planning and implementation of continuous improvement projects.
- Prioritize low-cost improvement projects for quick implementation and submit larger projects for review and approval.
- Assemble project improvement equipment, including components fabricated in-house using mills, lathes, and general fabrication tools.
- Provide on-call assistance as needed to support plant operations and respond to urgent maintenance needs.
- Support internal process improvements by identifying opportunities to enhance reliability, safety, and productivity across the plant.
- Proven experience in electrical troubleshooting, including working with 480V systems, wiring, and diagnostics.
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, including experience with gears, bearings, shafts, pins, and related mechanical components.
- Hands‑on experience with mills and lathes for fabrication and repair of mechanical parts.
- Demonstrated ability in general fabrication, including assembly and modification of equipment components.
- Experience with electrical systems, including three‑phase power and related industrial equipment.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems used in industrial machinery.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic systems used in plant operations.
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting to diagnose control system issues and support equipment functionality.
- Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills for both electrical and mechanical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, such as equipment manuals, schematics, and work instructions.
- Effective communication skills to provide clear status updates and training to plant personnel.
- Ability to maintain detailed maintenance logs, reports, and work records with accuracy and completeness.
- Experience working with both manual and robotic production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with slitting, packing, and core cutting equipment and related processes.
- Experience creating work instructions and documentation for new equipment and production processes.
- Background in continuous improvement, including idea generation and support of implementation projects.
- Comfort working on on‑call assignments to support critical plant operations when needed.
- Experience assembling project improvement equipment, including components fabricated in-house.
- Interest in or exposure to automation technologies, with a desire to grow into an automation technician role over time.
You will work in a clean, climate-controlled facility that supports long‑term professional growth and development. The organization invests in building technical careers, including a clear pathway toward more advanced automation‑focused roles. You can expect a stable work environment that values continuous improvement, hands‑on problem solving, and collaborative teamwork. This is an opportunity to deepen your skills in both mechanical and electrical maintenance while positioning yourself for future advancement in automation.
The work environment is a very clean, climate‑controlled manufacturing facility with modern production equipment, including slitting, packing, core cutting, and both manual and robotic systems. You will work with electrical systems up to 480V, three‑phase power, PLC‑controlled equipment, and a range of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic machinery. The role involves time on the production floor, in maintenance areas, and in fabrication spaces using mills, lathes, and general fabrication tools. Hours and shifts align with plant operations and may occasionally include on‑call support to address urgent maintenance needs. The environment emphasizes safety, organization, and professionalism in all work areas.
This is a Permanent position based out of Hebron, KY.
The pay range for this position is $58420.00 - $68640.00/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.
- 401k, health, dental, vision
This is a Permanent position based out of Hebron, KY.
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.
This is a fully onsite position in Hebron,KY.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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