RME Jam Tech

Aerotek; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a hands-on RME Jam Tech in Detroit, MI to keep conveyance and material handling systems running smoothly. You will clear jams, perform basic preventive maintenance, and support projects in a fast-paced warehouse.

Use standard hand tools, follow safety practices, and collaborate to transform operational challenges into efficient solutions. Flexibility for weekends, nights, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• 6+ months of recent experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with standard hand tools for maintenance and operations.

Responsibilities

• Clear jams on conveyance and material handling equipment.
• Perform basic preventive maintenance checks.
• Support production, warehouse, and general labor activities.
• Operate machine and assist with material handling tasks.

Skills

Basic hand tools

Lifts up to 49 lbs

12-hour shifts

Climb ladders/gangways

Flexible schedule (weekends/nights/hol

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Job description

Job Title: RME Jam Tech

Job Description

Join the Reliability & Maintenance Engineering team as a hands-on RME Jam Tech, where you play a key role in keeping conveyance and material handling systems running smoothly. In this position, you clear equipment jams, perform basic preventive maintenance, and support critical operational projects across a large, fast-paced warehouse environment. You will use standard hand tools, follow established safety practices, and collaborate with others to transform operational challenges into streamlined, efficient solutions.

Responsibilities

• Clear jams on conveyance and material handling equipment to maintain system uptime and steady operational flow.
• Safely climb ladders and gangways to access elevated equipment and resolve jam conditions.
• Use basic hand tools to complete assigned tasks across different operational and project-based work areas.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks on a variety of equipment while adhering to safe work practices.
• Lift and move equipment and materials weighing up to 49 pounds as part of daily tasks.
• Stand and walk for extended periods, including shifts lasting up to 12 hours, to support ongoing operations.
• Regularly bend, lift, stretch, and reach both below the waist and above the head to clear jams and handle materials.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include weekends, nights, and holidays to support peak operational demands.
• Follow established safety procedures and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment for yourself and others.
• Support production, warehouse, and general labor activities as needed, including material handling, picking, packing, and machine operation.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent educational experience.
• At least 6+ months of recent relevant experience within the last year in industrial, manufacturing, production, distribution, trades, or construction environments.
• Proficiency in using standard hand tools for basic maintenance and operational tasks.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and materials weighing up to 49 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for shifts lasting up to 12 hours.
• Ability to safely climb ladders and gangways to access and service elevated equipment.
• Ability to perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in production or warehouse environments.
• Experience in assembly, general labor, or machine operation.
• Experience with forklift operation or pallet jack use.
• Familiarity with material handling processes, including picking, packing, and inventory activities.
• Exposure to general production workflows and inspection tasks.
• Comfort working in fast-paced, high-volume operations.

Why Work Here?

This role offers a steady paycheck during the busy holiday ramp-up season and provides a strong opportunity to build a positive work record that can support future placements on additional assignments. You gain valuable experience in a dynamic warehouse environment while demonstrating reliability, adaptability, and technical aptitude that can open doors to ongoing career opportunities.

Work Environment

The position is based in a large, fast-paced warehouse setting focused on high-volume production and distribution activities. You will work around conveyance and material handling equipment, using standard hand tools and supporting machine operation, picking, packing, and material handling tasks. Shifts can last up to 12 hours and may include weekends, nights, and holidays, requiring extended standing, walking, and frequent physical movements such as bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching. The environment emphasizes safety, efficiency, and teamwork, with clear procedures to guide ladder and gangway climbing and safe handling of materials and equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Detroit, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Detroit, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Detroit,MI.

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.