Production Maintenance Technician (8hr Shifts)

Aerotek; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

5 vacation days + 12 holidays

401k

Employee discounts

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Aerotek in Bethlehem, PA is seeking a Maintenance Technician for the 2nd or 3rd shift (8 hours) to maintain electromechanical production equipment, perform preventive maintenance, and support scheduling with production.

You will diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, assist with installation of new equipment, read schematics, and work with PLC controls and 3‑phase systems.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining electromechanical production equipment.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues.
• Familiarity with PLCs and electrical schematics.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative maintenance on production machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance and readiness.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues to minimize downtime.
• Assist with installation, assembly, and setup of new or relocated production equipment.

Skills

Electromechanical

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

PLC Troubleshooting

3-Phase Systems

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (2nd or 3rd shift 8hrs)

Job Description

Responsible for the upkeep, repair, troubleshooting, and overhaul of existing electromechanical equipment. You will perform preventative maintenance on a wide variety of production equipment, including processing and packaging machinery. The role involves planning and scheduling preventive maintenance tasks to align with production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and scheduled preventative maintenance on all production machinery and equipment to ensure optimal performance and operational readiness.

• Quickly diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on equipment and building systems to minimize downtime.

• Assist with the installation, assembly, and setup of new or relocated production equipment according to layout plans and manufacturer specifications.

• Experience in troubleshooting, maintenance, hydraulics, and repair.

• Familiarity with preventive maintenance, industrial equipment, and troubleshooting techniques.

• Proficiency in electrical, pneumatics, schematic interpretation, PLC troubleshooting and control, and electrical troubleshooting.

• Ability to work with 3-phase systems and mechanical components.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy free admission to the Crayola Experience, community volunteerism opportunities, and potential for an annual bonus. Benefit from a $1,000 sign-on bonus, five vacation days plus 12 paid holidays, a company-matched 401k, and an employee value-sharing plan. Employees also receive discounts on a wide variety of products and services, including automotive, electronics, fitness, travel, and entertainment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bethlehem, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $62400.00/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.

• health benefits
• 401k
• direct hire
• bonuses offered

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bethlehem, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bethlehem,PA.

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.

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.