Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical plans

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid holidays

PTO

Life insurance

Production bonus

Disability insurance

Job summary

Aerotek in Whippany, NJ is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Technician for Equipment & Facilities. This on-site role maintains production equipment, facility systems, and infrastructure to ensure safe, efficient operations with minimal supervision.

You will lead day-to-day maintenance, preventive and corrective work, troubleshoot PLC-controlled machinery, support HMIs, and coordinate contractors for upgrades while keeping ISO 9001 documentation current.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site maintenance resource for all production equipment, machinery, and facility systems.
• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability.
• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and installation of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Respond promptly to equipment failures, diagnose root causes, and implement effective repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled machinery, including systems with HMIs, multiple sensors, actuators, and motors.
• Coordinate, oversee, and monitor outside contractors and service providers to ensure safe and high-quality work.
• Maintain an organized spare parts inventory and ensure adequate maintenance supplies are available.
• Create and maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records, including ISO 9001-related documentation.
• Assist with planning, tracking, and execution of local projects related to equipment installations, facility upgrades, and capital improvement projects.
• Collaborate and coordinate with globally responsible departments as needed to align maintenance activities with broader organizational standards.
• Perform general facility maintenance tasks, including basic carpentry and building upkeep where applicable.
• Manufacture or fabricate simple replacement parts when needed to support timely repairs.
• Ensure all work complies with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements within a cleanroom environment.

Job description

Electro-Mechanical Technician Equipment & Facilities

Shift: 1st

Pay: $85k - $100k based on prgraming capability (not needed for the role)

Location: Whippany, NJ

Job Description

Equipment & Facilities maintains production equipment, facility systems, and infrastructure to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This hands-on role suits a motivated self-starter who works independently with minimal supervision and takes full ownership of day-to-day maintenance activities, including preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, facility upkeep, spare parts management, regulatory compliance, and support of equipment and facility improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site maintenance resource for all production equipment, machinery, and facility systems.

• Plan, schedule, and execute preventive and corrective maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability.

• Perform hands-on troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and installation of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Respond promptly to equipment failures, diagnose root causes, and implement effective repairs to minimize production downtime.

• Troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled machinery, including systems with HMIs, multiple sensors, actuators, and motors.

• Manage and coordinate equipment and facility repairs, engaging outside contractors when necessary to complete specialized work.

• Maintain an organized spare parts inventory and ensure adequate maintenance supplies are available.

• Create and maintain accurate maintenance documentation and records, including ISO 9001-related documentation.

• Assist with planning, tracking, and execution of local projects related to equipment installations, facility upgrades, and capital improvement projects.

• Collaborate and coordinate with globally responsible departments as needed to align maintenance activities with broader organizational standards.

• Coordinate, oversee, and monitor outside contractors and service providers to ensure safe and high-quality work.

• Perform general facility maintenance tasks, including basic carpentry and building upkeep where applicable.

• Manufacture or fabricate simple replacement parts when needed to support timely repairs.

• Ensure all work complies with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements within a cleanroom environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Whippany, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/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 (4 plans available)DentalVoluntary vision401k (employer match up to 4%)10 paid holidaysPTO (includes sick time and vacation time)Life insurance 50kProduction Bonus, target 5% on hours worked at 100% goal fulfillment.STD and LTD

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Whippany,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.