Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Town of Newton (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible spending and health savings

Life insurance

ADD

Disability

Retirement

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Infertility assistance

Paid parental leave and adoption

Potentially other region-specific福利

Job summary

Aerotek in Newton, WI is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, install, align, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery. You will perform predictive and precision maintenance to maximize uptime and reliability while following safety and environmental guidelines.

The role requires flexibility to work multiple shifts, including overtime as needed. You will work with operations to identify maintenance needs, read blueprints, and program VFDs to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• 1+ year industrial maintenance in manufacturing or an associates degree in a relevant field.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and repair of bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes and conveyors.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems troubleshooting and repair.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with industrial controls including PLCs, motor controls and instrumentation.
• Experience programming variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance per PM schedules.
• Willing to work various shifts, including holidays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, align, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery.
• Perform predictive and precision maintenance to prevent failures.
• Maintain equipment to meet performance and uptime targets.
• Collaborate with operations to prioritize maintenance needs.
• Follow safety and environmental guidelines and participate in the safety program.
• Support production goals through effective maintenance practices.
• Read and interpret drawings and schematics to guide work.
• Work with PLCs, motor controls, valves, distribution systems and instrumentation.
• Program and adjust VFDs to optimize equipment performance.

Skills

Industrial maintenance experience

Bearings/chains/gearboxes

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Reading schematics

Industrial controls (PLCs)

VFD programming

Preventive maintenance

Shift flexibility

Education

Associates degree in electrical/mechanical/electromechanical

Tools

PLCs

VFDs

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on troubleshooting, installing, aligning, dismantling, repairing, and maintaining industrial machinery and mechanical equipment to improve reliability and maximize uptime. You will perform predictive and precision maintenance to identify and correct mechanical and electrical issues before equipment fails, ensuring operations equipment runs at optimal performance levels to meet customer demand. You will partner closely with operations associates to identify and prioritize maintenance needs, support production goals through a strong quality maintenance program, and consistently follow all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures. The position requires flexibility to work any shift, including holidays, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, install, align, dismantle, repair, and maintain industrial machinery and mechanical equipment to improve reliability and uptime.
• Perform predictive and precision maintenance activities to identify and correct mechanical and electrical defects before equipment failure.
• Maintain operations equipment to achieve optimal performance levels and support customer demand.
• Collaborate with operations associates to identify, prioritize, and schedule maintenance needs.
• Follow all plant safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures and actively participate in the safety program.
• Support and help achieve production, waste reduction, and quality goals through consistent and effective maintenance practices.
• Conduct preventive maintenance in accordance with established PM schedules to minimize unplanned downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair issues involving bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and conveyors.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems to ensure reliable machine operation.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and electrical/mechanical schematics to guide maintenance and repair work.
• Work with industrial controls, including PLCs, motor controls, control valves, electrical distribution systems, and industrial instrumentation for flow, pressure, and temperature.
• Program and adjust variable frequency drives (VFDs) to optimize equipment performance.
• Service and maintain corrugator equipment such as Marquip Ward, MHI, Fosber, and E&L machinery, as applicable.
• Be willing and able to work any shift and perform holiday, weekend, and overtime work as needed to support plant operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment OR an Associates degree in electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical field.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing bearings, chains, sprockets, gearboxes, and conveyors.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Experience working with industrial controls, including PLCs, motor controls, control valves, electrical distribution, and industrial instrumentation for flow, pressure, and temperature.
• Experience programming variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance according to established PM schedules.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Willingness and ability to work any shift, including holidays, weekends, and overtime as required.

Why Work Here?

This is a direct-hire opportunity offering stable, long-term employment in a well-established manufacturing organization. You join a culture that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement, where your technical skills directly contribute to operational success. The company provides the chance to work with advanced industrial equipment and controls, supporting your professional growth and development. You benefit from a structured environment that rewards initiative, supports skill advancement, and offers opportunities to take on challenging maintenance projects.

Work Environment

You will work in a clean, organized manufacturing facility that operates industrial machinery and corrugator equipment. As with many production environments, temperatures can be warm in the summer and cooler in the winter, and the area can become loud when machines are running. The role is performed on-site around operating equipment, requiring consistent attention to safety protocols and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment. The schedule may involve multiple shifts, with the need to work holidays, weekends, and overtime as production demands.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Newton, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $64580.00 - $85280.00/yr.

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.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• ADD
• disability
• retirement
• paid vacation/time off
• educational assistance
• may also include infertility assistance
• paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newton,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.

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.