Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Sandston (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform routine maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment in a Sandston, VA plant. The role focuses on electrical and mechanical systems, diagnosing issues, and supporting preventive maintenance and upgrades to ensure safe, efficient production operations.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting pumps, motors, gears, conveyors, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics, and reading electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining electrical and mechanical systems in a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics for troubleshooting.
• Proficient in PLC troubleshooting, including RS5000 or similar platforms.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety through lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on all plant equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical systems to identify root causes and implement repairs.
• Execute preventative maintenance per established schedules to extend equipment life.
• Diagnose and repair pumps, motors, gears, conveyors, valves, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Work with 480V electrical systems, gear boxes, wiring motors, and interpreting schematics.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems, including RS5000, to resolve control issues impacting production.
• Document repairs and parts used in plant maintenance records.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to prioritize tasks and respond to breakdowns.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLCs troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Lockout/Tagout

Team collaboration

Tools ownership

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician performs routine maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment in a plant environment, with a strong focus on both electrical and mechanical systems. This role involves diagnosing equipment issues, completing preventative maintenance, and supporting installations and upgrades to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production operations.

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician performs routine maintenance and repairs on manufacturing equipment in a plant environment, with a strong focus on both electrical and mechanical systems. This role involves diagnosing equipment issues, completing preventative maintenance, and supporting installations and upgrades to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on all manufacturing equipment throughout the plant to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime.
• Conduct electrical and mechanical troubleshooting on a wide range of machines, identifying root causes and implementing effective repairs.
• Carry out preventative maintenance activities according to established schedules and procedures to extend equipment life and prevent failures.
• Diagnose and repair issues related to pumps, motors, gears, conveyors, air valves, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Work with electrical systems including 480V circuits, gear boxes, wiring motors, and reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems, including RS5000, to resolve control and automation issues impacting production.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical components such as circuitry, voltage controls, and multi-craft systems.
• Support equipment installations, modifications, and upgrades as needed to improve plant reliability and efficiency.
• Use appropriate tools and test equipment to perform maintenance tasks safely and accurately.
• Follow lockout/tagout procedures and other safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment during maintenance activities.
• Document maintenance work performed, including repairs, adjustments, and parts used, in accordance with plant requirements.
• Collaborate with operations and other maintenance team members to prioritize tasks and respond quickly to equipment breakdowns.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure tools and equipment are stored properly after use.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience performing both electrical and mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical skills, including hands-on experience with pumps, motors, gears, conveyors, air valves, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Solid electrical maintenance skills, including working with 480V systems, gear boxes, wiring motors, and troubleshooting electrical components.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and apply them to troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting, including experience with RS5000 or similar platforms.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, pumps, gears, voltage, conveyors, air valves, circuitry, and general maintenance.
• Capability to perform multi-craft maintenance tasks, covering both mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Must provide and use own basic hand and power tools required for maintenance work.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose complex equipment issues efficiently.
• Commitment to following safety procedures, including lockout/tagout practices, during all maintenance activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing plant or industrial setting with rotating shifts.
• Comfort working with automated and conveyor-based systems.
• Ability to learn and apply new maintenance techniques through both hands-on experience and formal training programs.
• Willingness to obtain Area Work Platform certification and complete lockout/tagout training provided by the employer.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with peers and production staff.
• Reliability and flexibility to work weeknights, weekends, and occasional overtime as operational needs require.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a culture built on integrity, teamwork, openness and trust, entrepreneurship, and citizenship. The organization offers a safe and secure working environment supported by a rich history dating back to 1818. Team members benefit from both hands-on learning and structured development opportunities, including leadership development programs. Employees receive training and certification such as Area Work Platform certification and lockout/tagout procedures, supporting continuous growth and advancement in their careers.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing plant with a rotating 12-hour shift schedule that includes weeknights and weekends, with occasional overtime as needed. Typical hours are approximately 5:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., following a rotation such as working Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday one week, then Monday, Friday, and Saturday the next week. The climate inside the plant is influenced by both the environment and the operating machinery, so temperatures can range from very hot to moderate or room temperature. Employees work around industrial equipment, conveyors, pumps, motors, and electrical systems, and are expected to follow all safety protocols, including lockout/tagout procedures. Appropriate work attire is required to safely perform maintenance tasks in this industrial setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sandston, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/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 & 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sandston, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Sandston,VA.

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.