Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Town of Merton (WI); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek in Merton, WI seeks a Maintenance Technician to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on a range of production and facility equipment. The role focuses on troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems to keep operations safe and efficient.

You will work with maintenance logs, support equipment installation and upgrades, and collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Experience as maintenance technician in industrial/mfg environment.
• Strong troubleshooting across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Hands-on with pumps, mixers, conveyors, packaging equipment, motors, and controls.
• Capable of preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Familiar with OSHA safety and lockout/tagout procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Diagnose failures and implement solutions to minimize downtime.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair motors, gearboxes, pumps, valves, and compressors.
• Assist with installation, startup, and modification of equipment.
• Maintain facility infrastructure including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and compressors.
• Document maintenance activities in logs and work orders.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and quality teams.
• Follow OSHA and safety policies including lockout/tagout.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Troubleshooting

Pumps & conveyors

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

Technical docs

Lockout/Tagout

High school diploma

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Maintenance logs

Installation & startup

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician performs preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on a wide range of production and facility equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role focuses on troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems while supporting continuous improvement and minimizing production downtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production equipment, including mixers, pumps, filling lines, packaging equipment, conveyors, and facility systems.

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system issues to restore equipment to proper operation.

• Diagnose equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions to minimize production downtime.

• Inspect, maintain, and repair motors, gearboxes, pumps, valves, compressors, and related industrial equipment.

• Assist with the installation, startup, modification, and improvement of manufacturing equipment and systems.

• Maintain and repair facility infrastructure, including HVAC systems, plumbing, lighting, compressors, and building systems.

• Perform routine inspections of equipment and facility systems, and accurately document maintenance activities using maintenance logs and work orders.

• Partner with production, engineering, and quality teams to optimize equipment performance, reliability, and overall equipment effectiveness.

• Follow all OSHA, environmental, safety, and company policies, including strict adherence to lockout/tagout procedures.

• Maintain an organized spare parts inventory and recommend replacement parts to ensure critical components are available when needed.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, productivity, quality, and cost reduction across the facility.

Essential Skills

• Proven maintenance technician experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Strong troubleshooting skills involving mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Hands-on experience with pumps, mixers, conveyors, packaging equipment, motors, and industrial controls.

• Ability to perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment.

• Proficiency in diagnosing equipment failures and implementing effective repairs to reduce downtime.

• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, such as equipment manuals and maintenance instructions.

• Understanding of OSHA and safety practices, including proper use of lockout/tagout procedures.

• High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment with automated equipment.

• Familiarity with maintenance logs, work orders, and documentation of maintenance activities.

• Experience supporting equipment installation, startup, and modification projects.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with production, engineering, and quality teams.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to equipment reliability and safety.

• Willingness to work overtime as needed to support production and maintenance needs.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing operation that is actively investing in modernizing and replacing older equipment, providing the opportunity to work with updated systems and contribute to meaningful improvements. The organization offers substantial overtime opportunities for those who want to increase their earnings while building valuable technical experience. You will work in a stable, climate-controlled facility where safety, continuous improvement, and collaboration are core values.

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled manufacturing facility, providing a comfortable and consistent working environment throughout the year. Typical hours run from approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with work extending into the late afternoon around 4:00 p.m. and frequent opportunities for overtime. You will work around production equipment such as mixers, pumps, filling lines, packaging machinery, conveyors, and facility systems including HVAC, plumbing, lighting, and compressors. The environment emphasizes adherence to safety standards, including OSHA requirements and lockout/tagout procedures, while supporting efficient production operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Merton, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Merton,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 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.