Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a hands-on Maintenance Technician to keep production moving in a fast-paced Lexington, KY facility. You will troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, diagnose issues with multimeters and diagnostic tools, and perform preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.

Responsibilities include repairing equipment, reading schematics, and collaborating with operations to improve reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical troubleshooting and repair experience.
• Proven maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues quickly and effectively.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints.
• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Diagnose equipment issues using multimeters, testing devices, and other diagnostic tools.
• Maintain production machinery to support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce unexpected breakdowns.
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement effective repair solutions.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in compliance with company standards.
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Maintenance experience

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Diagnostics and repair

Electrical schematics reading

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Job description

Maintenance Technician

Be the Expert That Keeps Production Moving

When a machine goes down, production stops. That's where you come in.

We're looking for a hands‑on Maintenance Technician who thrives on troubleshooting, problem‑solving, and keeping critical equipment running at peak performance. If you enjoy working with electrical systems, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical equipment, this is your opportunity to join a team where your skills make a direct impact every day.

In this role, you'll be responsible for installing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing production equipment while helping drive efficiency, reliability, and safety throughout the operation.

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a vital role in ensuring equipment reliability and minimizing production downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Diagnose equipment issues using multimeters, testing devices, and other diagnostic tools
• Maintain production machinery to support safe, efficient, and uninterrupted operations
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce unexpected breakdowns
• Identify root causes of equipment failures and implement effective repair solutions
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed safely and in compliance with company standards
• Collaborate with operations and production teams to improve equipment performance and reliability

What We're Looking For

Required Skills

• Strong electrical troubleshooting and repair experience
• Proven maintenance technician experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to diagnose and resolve complex equipment issues quickly and effectively
• Experience reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints
• PLC troubleshooting experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem‑solving skills
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree, trade school certification, or equivalent hands‑on experience
• Experience working in high‑speed manufacturing environments
• Exposure to automated equipment and industrial controls
• Additional experience with motors, drives, conveyors, sensors, and production machinery is a plus

Why Join Us?

We know great maintenance professionals are the backbone of a successful operation. That's why we provide an environment where skilled technicians can grow, contribute, and build a long‑term career.

What You'll Enjoy

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunities for advancement and career growth
• Ongoing training and skill development
• A safety‑first workplace culture
• Challenging work with modern manufacturing equipment
• A supportive team that values your expertise and contributions
• Your ability to diagnose problems, prevent downtime, and keep operations running efficiently will make a noticeable impact every day.

Work Environment

This position is based in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment where you'll work with a variety of production equipment, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and automated machinery. The role requires a strong commitment to safety, teamwork, and operational excellence while working hands‑on with advanced tools and equipment.

Ready to Power Production Success?

If you're a motivated maintenance professional who enjoys solving problems, working with advanced equipment, and making a real difference on the plant floor, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/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 job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lexington, KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lexington, KY.

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.