Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 56,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA (Health Savings Account)

Transportation benefits

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Lincoln, NE to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and high-pressure systems in a refrigerated environment.

The role emphasizes diagnosing issues with AC/DC equipment, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and documentation standards. This is an onsite contract position with shift-based duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Troubleshoot AC/DC electrical equipment and controls.
• Read electrical and mechanical schematics for troubleshooting.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting in an industrial setting.
• Commitment to health, safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Reliable attendance in a shift-based role.
• Experience with preventive maintenance on industrial equipment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace AC and DC electrical equipment, including controls, sensors, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, and timers.
• Inspect, repair, and replace mechanical components such as motors, drive chains, sprockets, pulleys, belts, bearings, and transfer plates.
• Repair and maintain high‑pressure pasteurization equipment for safe operation.
• Inspect and service pneumatic/hydraulic systems, seals, air compressors, pumps, hoses, and cylinders.
• Perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, HVAC systems, pumps, heat exchangers, evaporators, and fans.
• Read and interpret schematics to support troubleshooting and repairs.
• Apply PLC knowledge to assist with basic PLC troubleshooting and automated equipment operation.
• Maintain documentation per the facility’s Document Control Policy.

Skills

AC/DC electrical systems

Industrial maintenance

PLC troubleshooting

Mechanical maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Schematic interpretation

Health and safety compliance

Attendance and punctuality

Job description

Maintenance Technician - $30+/Hour

The Maintenance Technician supports safe and reliable plant operations by troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and high- pressure systems in a refrigerated production environment. This role focuses on diagnosing issues with AC and DC equipment, performing preventive maintenance on plant machinery, and ensuring that all work complies with health, safety, cleanliness, and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, adjust, and replace AC and DC electrical equipment, including controls, proximity sensors, fuses, motor starters, relays, switches, and timers.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace mechanical components such as motors, drive chains, sprockets, sheaves, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates.
• Repair and maintain high-pressure pasteurization equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and replace pneumatic and related equipment, including hydronic and hydraulic seals, high-pressure components, air compressors, pumps, hoses, and cylinders.
• Perform preventative maintenance inspections on plant equipment such as conveyors, water heaters, HVAC systems, water pumps, heat exchangers, evaporators, fans, and powered industrial equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics to support accurate troubleshooting and repairs.
• Apply PLC knowledge to assist with basic PLC troubleshooting and support automated equipment operation.
• Follow the facility’s Document Control Policy after completing required training, ensuring accurate and timely documentation of maintenance activities.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and cleanliness standards while performing maintenance tasks.
• Maintain excellent attendance and punctuality in an hourly, shift-based role.
• Handle minor tasks and additional duties related to maintenance operations as needed to support overall plant performance.

Skills

• At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience in a plant or similar environment.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing AC and DC electrical equipment, including motors, controls, and related components.
• Working knowledge of PLCs and basic PLC troubleshooting in an industrial setting.
• Experience with AC/DC motors and 3-phase electrical systems.
• Proficiency in mechanical maintenance, including work on motors, drive chains, sprockets, pulleys, rollers, conveyor belts, bearings, and transfer plates.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including seals, high-pressure components, air compressors, pumps, hoses, and cylinders.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial equipment such as conveyors, HVAC systems, pumps, heat exchangers, evaporators, and fans.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Commitment to following health, safety, and cleanliness standards in a production environment.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality in a shift-based role.

Why Work Here?

You will join a facility that values reliable, skilled trades professionals and provides the opportunity to work with a wide range of modern industrial equipment. The environment supports continuous learning in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and automated systems, allowing you to expand your technical expertise over time. You will work in a structured setting with defined shifts, clear procedures, and established safety and documentation standards, helping you build a stable and predictable work routine.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lincoln, NE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/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 Lincoln,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 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.

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.