Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

On-site work in Springfield

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician for the 1st shift in Springfield, TN. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment with an emphasis on electrical systems, including 480V motors and control circuits.

Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors and machinery, reading schematics, and collaborating with a team to minimize downtime. This contract-to-hire position offers weekly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Reading electrical schematics, diagrams, and blueprints.
• Experience maintaining electrical systems on industrial equipment.
• Work with up to 480V motors; troubleshoot and replace components.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Conduit wiring, circuits, and wiring installation.
• Preventive and corrective maintenance on production machinery.
• Conveyor maintenance experience.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting.
• Strong teamwork and clear communication.
• Mechatronics or electrical certifications preferred.
• Automotive high-volume manufacturing experience a plus.
• Schematic literacy and electrical symbol identification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production machines to ensure safe, reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues on equipment; identify root causes.
• Perform electrical maintenance on motors, circuits, and control systems.
• Read electrical schematics and blueprints to diagnose problems.
• Work with up to 480V motors; inspect, test, replace components.
• Service hydraulic and pneumatic systems; detect leaks and pressure issues.
• Run wiring and rewire circuits; install conduits.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on production and conveyor equipment.
• Change worn parts including batteries and electrical devices.
• Troubleshoot conveyors and other machinery to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate in a team-based environment; document maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement of maintenance practices.

Skills

Electrical schematics

Electrical maintenance

480V motors

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Conduit & wiring

Preventive maintenance

Conveyor systems

PLC basics

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician - 1st Shift

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing production equipment in a manufacturing or distribution environment, with a strong emphasis on electrical systems. The maintenance technician reads and interprets electrical schematics, works with motors up to 480V, and performs both corrective and preventative maintenance on a wide range of industrial machinery and support systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair all production machines within the facility to ensure safe and reliable operation.

• Troubleshoot electrical issues on production equipment, including identifying faults and determining root causes of breakdowns.

• Perform electrical maintenance on all equipment, including motors, circuits, and control systems.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, schematic diagrams, and blueprints to diagnose and resolve equipment problems.

• Work with up to 480V motors, including inspecting, testing, and replacing components as needed.

• Service and troubleshoot hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including identifying leaks, pressure issues, and component failures.

• Run wiring and rewire circuits, including installing and maintaining conduit and related electrical infrastructure.

• Perform preventive maintenance on production and conveyor equipment, including inspections, adjustments, lubrication, and component replacement.

• Change out worn or faulty parts, including batteries, mechanical components, and electrical devices, to restore equipment functionality.

• Troubleshoot equipment issues on conveyors and other industrial machinery to minimize downtime.

• Collaborate in a team-based environment to quickly resolve equipment problems and support continuous production operations.

• Document maintenance activities as required by facility procedures and support continuous improvement of maintenance practices.

Essential Skills

• Strong electrical skill set with the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, schematic diagrams, and blueprints.

• Hands-on experience performing electrical maintenance on industrial equipment in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

• Proficiency working with up to 480V motors, including troubleshooting and component replacement.

• Experience with hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and maintenance.

• Experience with pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting and maintenance.

• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical issues and equipment malfunctions effectively and safely.

• Experience working with circuits, including running wiring, rewiring circuits, and working with conduit.

• Experience in industrial maintenance, including preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on production machinery.

• Experience with conveyor maintenance and related mechanical and electrical systems.

• Ability to perform preventive maintenance tasks, including inspections, adjustments, and part replacement.

• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting at a basic level to support equipment diagnostics.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment and communicate clearly with colleagues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechatronics certifications are a plus.

• Electrical certifications are a plus.

• Experience in automotive or similar high-volume manufacturing environments is beneficial.

• Comfort working with schematic diagrams and identifying electrical symbols.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to diagnosing equipment issues.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Springfield, TN.

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 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 Springfield,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.

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.