Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Vonore (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance and repair on manufacturing equipment in Vonore, TN. The role includes rebuilding gearboxes, aligning pumps, and troubleshooting various systems to maximize safe production and minimize costs.

You will work with Fanuc robots, 6-axis robots, and PLCs, using multimeters to diagnose and fix electrical/mechanical issues. This is a contract-to-hire onsite position with a day shift transitioning to a weekend night shift.

Qualifications

• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems for a minimum of 2 years.
• Proficiency in equipment breakdown and repair.
• Ability to troubleshoot low voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with Fanuc Robots, 6-axis robots, and PLCs.
• Understanding of multimeters, motors, and PLC control.

Responsibilities

• Rebuild large gearboxes and align pumps.
• Troubleshoot and repair various manufacturing equipment.
• Install, repair, and calibrate equipment and controls.
• Maintain a high level of equipment utilization.
• Understand and troubleshoot low voltage electrical systems.
• Unwire and rewire equipment for maintenance purposes.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Troubleshooting

Fanuc Robots

PLCs

Multimeters

Motors

Tools

CCMS

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Perform efficient and effective maintenance activities to maximize safe production of quality products, minimize costs, and protect the environment. Responsible for maintaining and repairing all manufacturing equipment, including experience with equipment breakdown and repair. Duties include rebuilding large gearboxes, aligning pumps, and performing other rotary equipment rebuilds. Troubleshoot, fabricate, install, repair, calibrate, check, and adjust equipment, controls, facilities parts, and services to maintain the highest level of utilization. Understanding and troubleshooting of low voltage electrical systems from 480V up to 4160V is required, along with the ability to unwire and rewire equipment for maintenance and perform basic instrument troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Rebuild large gearboxes and align pumps.
• Troubleshoot and repair various manufacturing equipment.
• Install, repair, and calibrate equipment and controls.
• Maintain a high level of equipment utilization.
• Understand and troubleshoot low voltage electrical systems.
• Unwire and rewire equipment for maintenance purposes.

Essential Skills

• Experience with electrical and mechanical systems for a minimum of 2 years.
• Proficiency in equipment breakdown and repair.
• Ability to troubleshoot low voltage electrical systems.
• Experience with Fanuc Robots, 6-axis robots, and PLCs.
• Understanding of multimeters, motors, and PLC control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certifications in relevant maintenance or safety standards.
• Proficiency in using CCMS systems.
• Experience working with instrumentation technicians.

Why Work Here?

Join a clean GMP environment with significant room for growth in a newer company. Be part of a very skilled maintenance team with low turnover, benefiting from extensive training and development. The company places high investment in people, ensuring a supportive and growth-oriented work culture.

Work Environment

Work in an industrial manufacturing plant divided into two sections: Process Flow Raw Materials and Thermoforming production. Initially, you will train on days (8am-5pm, Monday-Friday) for 1-2 months, then transition to a weekend night shift (Friday-Monday, 7 PM-7 AM). Equipment includes screw presses, blend tanks, agitators, servo motors, pneumatics, hydraulics, and refiners.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $34.00/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 Vonore,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

If you require an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail] .

Aerotek provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. Employment decisions at Aerotek are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Aerotek does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color and religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disabilities or any other characteristics protected by law.