Maintenance Technician III

Aerotek; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek in Riverside, CA is seeking a Maintenance Technician III to perform daily repair, adjustment, and preventive maintenance of production equipment in a manufacturing warehouse setting.

The role requires forklift certification, the ability to read electrical schematics, PLC troubleshooting, and hands-on experience with conveyors, motors, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

This contract-to-hire position offers competitive pay at $35 per hour plus benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Electrical, Mechanical, and PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Preventive maintenance skills.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and European schematics.
• At least 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Working knowledge of department safety, quality, and operational procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and execute work orders in assigned areas, as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment.
• Maintain and repair all production equipment.
• Use PLC for troubleshooting production equipment.
• Edit programs to accommodate new procedures on existing equipment.
• Modify programs for the control of conveyors or stacking machinery.
• Replace motors.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Install and repair plumbing systems.
• Splice conveyor belts.
• Rebuild gear boxes.
• Perform pneumatic and hydraulic repairs.
• Install and relocate machinery.
• Repair hot melt units.
• Complete general electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Perform building maintenance repairs.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Reading schematics

7+ years experience

Safety procedures

Manual/code development

Reading blueprints

Math/engineering basics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

PLC programming tools

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician III

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician III is responsible for the daily repair, adjustment, and maintenance of equipment. This role is crucial in ensuring customer satisfaction and profitability by maintaining equipment functionality. The position requires forklift certification and demands adherence to correct lifting techniques, proper body mechanics, and safe work practices due to its physical nature.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize and execute work orders in assigned areas, as directed by the Maintenance Supervisor.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical equipment.

• Maintain and repair all production equipment.

• Use PLC for troubleshooting production equipment.

• Edit programs to accommodate new procedures on existing equipment.

• Modify programs for the control of conveyors or stacking machinery.

• Replace motors.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics.

• Install and repair plumbing systems.

• Splice conveyor belts.

• Rebuild gear boxes.

• Perform pneumatic and hydraulic repairs.

• Install and relocate machinery.

• Repair hot melt units.

• Complete general electrical and mechanical repairs.

• Perform building maintenance repairs.

Essential Skills

• Electrical, Mechanical, and PLC troubleshooting experience.

• Preventive maintenance skills.

• Ability to read electrical schematics and European schematics.

• At least 7 years of relevant work experience.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Working knowledge of department safety, quality, and operational procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge in robotic/CNC systems to support electronic interfaces, mechanical installations, design/fabrication, repair, and maintenance.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to develop operating and maintenance manuals.

• Ability to create preventative maintenance schedules.

• Capability to read and understand components, machine design electric, pneumatic and hydraulic schematics, and blueprints.

• Basic math and engineering skills for equipment or fixture design/modification.

Why Work Here?

Experience excellent benefits and opportunities for growth within the company. Enjoy a supportive environment that encourages process improvements and adheres to quality systems.

Work Environment

The position is based in a manufacturing warehouse environment, which may include exposure to heat, cold, fumes, chemicals, allergens, and mold. The work environment requires compliance with company policies and procedures, including safety, quality, and operational standards, while maintaining a clean, safe, and organized workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Riverside, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $35.00/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 Riverside,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.