Maintenance Technician 38 Hr

Aerotek; Portage (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Industrial Maintenance Technician to support a packaging equipment environment in Portage, IN. This hands-on role emphasizes mechanical and electrical maintenance, and rapid problem solving to minimize downtime.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in a similar role, with experience servicing motors up to 480V, PLCs, VFDs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and MIG/TIG welding. On-site position with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Extensive experience in preventative maintenance.
• Electrical troubleshooting skills, including wiring and working with 480V.
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting (inputs/outputs) and HMI programs.
• Experience with VFDs, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of packaging equipment, including X-ray machines, blenders, mixers, baggers, labelers, ink jet coders, and heat shrinking machines.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting and wiring for motors up to 480V.
• Repair and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLCs and utilize HMI programs.
• Address mechanical troubleshooting involving hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Replace, troubleshoot, and repair photoelectric sensors.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding and fabrication as needed.
• Use an MRP system for maintenance tracking and planning.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

VFDs experience

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

MIG/TIG welding

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Join a dynamic creative packaging company as an Industrial Maintenance Technician with a focus on mechanical and electrical tasks. This role requires hands-on experience and expertise in maintaining and troubleshooting packaging equipment within a rapidly growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshooting of packaging equipment, including X-ray machines, blenders, mixers, baggers, labelers, ink jet coders, and heat shrinking machines.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting and wiring for motors up to 480V.
• Repair and troubleshoot Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot PLCs and utilize HMI programs.
• Address mechanical troubleshooting involving hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Replace, troubleshoot, and repair photoelectric sensors.
• Perform MIG and TIG welding and fabrication as needed.
• Use an MRP system for maintenance tracking and planning.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Extensive experience in preventative maintenance.
• Electrical troubleshooting skills, including wiring and working with 480V motors.
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting (inputs/outputs) and HMI programs.
• Experience with VFDs, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

Why Work Here?

Be part of a rapidly growing company that values innovation and expansion. With three facilities and a new one opening soon, this company offers ample opportunities for growth and development. The acquisition of new companies showcases a commitment to industry leadership and job stability.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portage, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $79040.00/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.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portage,IN.

Application Deadline

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

Qualification and Eligibility

Are you authorized to work in "U.S." ? *

Are you 18 years or older? *

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.