Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician for our La Porte, IN production facility. You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues on packaging and other equipment, working with photo-eyes, sensors, gears, VFDs, servo drives, and pumps.

The role involves 50/50 mechanical and electrical repairs, occasional TIG/MIG welding and custom fabrication, and you will follow a 2 on/2 off, 3 on/3 off night schedule after training, with day shift training initially.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of electrical/mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic components and conveyor maintenance.
• Ability to read prints and VFD experience.
• Sensor experience and ownership of personal tools.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues in production machinery.
• Fix and maintain components such as photo-eyes, sensors, gears, motor boxes, VFDs, servo drives, and pumps.
• Perform mechanical repairs 50% of the time and electrical repairs the remaining 50%.
• Engage in TIG/MIG welding and custom fabrication tasks.
• Work extensively on electrical issues, especially with new automated equipment like packaging and shrink wrapping machines.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

VFD experience

Read prints

TIG/MIG welding

Personal tools ownership

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI interfaces

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician role is centered in the production area, focusing on resolving issues primarily caused by operator errors. The role involves handling both mechanical and electrical repairs, working with components such as photo-eyes, sensors, gears, motor boxes, VFDs, servo drives, and pumps. Machines are controlled via HMI touch screens connected to Allen Bradley PLCs, with tasks ranging from simple adjustments to complex disassembly. Additionally, the technician may perform TIG/MIG welding on stainless steel and engage in custom fabrication work.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical issues in production machinery.
• Fix and maintain components such as photo-eyes, sensors, gears, motor boxes, VFDs, servo drives, and pumps.
• Perform mechanical repairs 50% of the time and electrical repairs the remaining 50%.
• Engage in TIG/MIG welding and custom fabrication tasks.
• Work extensively on electrical issues, especially with new automated equipment like packaging and shrink wrapping machines.

Essential Skills

• 3-5 years of electrical/mechanical troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with hydraulic/pneumatic components and conveyor maintenance.
• Ability to read prints and VFD experience.
• Sensor experience and ownership of personal tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with steam food or packaging equipment.
• PLC troubleshooting skills.

Why Work Here?

The opportunity offers great benefits and the unique perk of working with candy. Employees enjoy a positive and engaging work environment.

Work Environment

The role is set in a food manufacturing environment where the maintenance crib lacks climate control, though the production floor is climate controlled. Employees must adhere to PPE requirements, including wearing beard and hair nets, and avoiding clothing with plastic buttons. Jewelry is limited to plain wedding bands without stones. The facility has a pleasant candy aroma, and the production maintenance department consists of 13 team members across three shifts. The position typically involves night shifts with a schedule of 6 PM to 6 AM, following a 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 3 off pattern. Initial training occurs during day shifts, Monday to Friday from 7 AM to 3:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Porte, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.94 - $32.94/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in La Porte,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

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.

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.