Maintenance Technician - WEEKLY PAY

Aerotek; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a 1st shift in Sioux Falls, SD. The role focuses on preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment to minimize downtime. Candidates should be comfortable welding, metal fabrication, basic electrical work, and using maintenance management systems.

Wages are billed on a weekly pay cycle. This contract-to-hire position offers benefits like PTO, health insurance, and a 401(k) plan after eligibility.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
• Experience in troubleshooting electrical, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems in an industrial environment.
• 2-year degree in electrical/SCADA or electromechanical preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with supervisors and co-workers to meet company objectives.
• Wear appropriate PPE in designated areas.
• Conduct preventative maintenance checks and inspections.
• Utilize PC-based maintenance management systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment systematically.
• Test equipment after repairs and ensure a clean and safe area.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and promote safety expectations.
• Respond to production-down issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform welding, metal fabrication duties, and basic electrical work.
• Train others in troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Complete all assigned work orders and be available for call-ins.
• Work on cross-functional teams and perform maintenance to avoid interruptions.

Skills

Maintenance repair

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanically inclined

Electrical maintenance

Mechanics

Electrical repair

Machine repair

Preventive maintenance

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Troubleshooting

Repair

Schematic interpretation

Education

2-year degree in electrical/SCADA/electromechanical

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician - WEEKLY PAY - $25 TO $30 AN HOUR

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will collaborate with supervisors and co-workers to achieve the company's objectives. You'll conduct preventative maintenance checks, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment while ensuring a safe and clean working environment. Your role requires utilizing PC-based maintenance management systems, performing welding and metal fabrication duties, and training others in troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance. You will also be involved in basic electrical work, responding to production-down issues, and working on cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Interact with supervisors and co-workers to meet company objectives.
• Wear appropriate PPE in designated areas.
• Conduct preventative maintenance checks and inspections.
• Utilize PC-based maintenance management systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment systematically.
• Test equipment after repairs and ensure a clean and safe area.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and promote safety expectations.
• Respond to production-down issues to minimize downtime.
• Perform welding, metal fabrication duties, and basic electrical work.
• Train others in troubleshooting, repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Complete all assigned work orders and be available for call-ins.
• Work on cross-functional teams and perform maintenance to avoid interruptions.

Essential Skills

• Maintenance repair
• PLC troubleshooting
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Mechanically inclined
• Electrical maintenance
• Mechanics
• Electrical repair
• Machine repair
• Preventive maintenance
• Pneumatics
• Hydraulics
• Troubleshooting
• Repair
• Schematic interpretation

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong electrical and mechanical aptitude preferred.
• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter requiring minimal supervision.
• Experience in troubleshooting electrical, PLCs, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems in an industrial environment.
• 2-year degree in electrical, SCADA, or electromechanical preferred.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes Paid Time Off (PTO), 10 paid holidays per year, and group medical, dental, and vision insurance. Secure your future with a 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match and life insurance. Benefit from long-term disability coverage.

Work Environment

The work environment involves a larger facility with over 50 employees. You will work 1st shift from 3 PM to 1 AM, Monday through Thursday, with Fridays available for overtime. The environment is not temperature controlled and may involve exposure to dust, dirt, odors, and high noise levels. Dress code requires work jeans, steel toes, and clothing with no profanity. Physical requirements include standing for 8+ hours, lifting weights of 50 to 70 pounds, and working in temperatures of 90+ degrees.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sioux Falls, SD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $30.00/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 Sioux Falls,SD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 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.