Weekend Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Job summary

Aerotek in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Weekend Maintenance Technician to support a busy aerospace job shop. You will perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance on CNC mills, lathes, and grinders to minimize downtime and ensure quality.

The role is weekends on 1st shift with pay between $28 and $35 per hour, and full-time weekly compensation with benefits. You will document activities in JobBoss and collaborate with production and quality teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC maintenance experience in a production environment.
• Able to troubleshoot CNC mills, lathes and grinders.
• Experience with preventive and corrective maintenance on machine tools.
• Reads blueprints and mechanical drawings for CNC equipment.
• Forklift operation and 5S housekeeping in maintenance areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on CNC mills, lathes, grinders to ensure reliable operation.
• Carry out unscheduled maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical issues and implement solutions.
• Support safe, clean manufacturing environment via facilities tasks.
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and tools to support repairs.
• Document maintenance activities using JobBoss and related apps.
• Safely operate a forklift to move equipment and materials.
• Maintain 5S standards in maintenance areas.
• Follow company policies and safety regulations while performing tasks.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams on close-tolerance machining operations.

Skills

5+ years CNC

CNC troubleshooting

CNC maintenance

Mechanical aptitude

Facilities maintenance

Blueprints

Electrical troubleshooting

JobBoss data

Forklift

5S

Tools

JobBoss

Job description

Weekend Maintenance Technician

• Direct Placement in Grand Rapids
• 3 12's
• $28-35/hour

Job Description

The Weekend Maintenance Technician supports a busy aerospace job shop machining center by performing both preventive and unscheduled maintenance on CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and related equipment. Working a 1st shift weekend schedule, this role focuses on minimizing machine downtime, maintaining facility systems, and ensuring accurate documentation of maintenance activities. The technician plays a key role in keeping complex, tight-tolerance production running smoothly while upholding safety, organization, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and other production equipment as assigned to ensure reliable operation.
• Carry out unscheduled and corrective maintenance on CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and other equipment to minimize machine downtime.
• Assist in diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues on CNC machines and other equipment, and implement effective solutions.
• Conduct facilities maintenance tasks to support a safe, clean, and well-functioning manufacturing environment.
• Assist in maintaining an accurate inventory of maintenance supplies, spare parts, and tools to support timely repairs.
• Perform data collection and documentation of maintenance activities using JobBoss and other applications as required.
• Safely operate a forklift to move equipment and materials within the facility, following all safety guidelines and procedures.
• Maintain workstations and maintenance areas according to 5S organization and housekeeping standards.
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and safety regulations while performing maintenance and facility tasks.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to support complex machining operations with close tolerances and small production runs.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Maintenance Technician working specifically on CNC machines.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot CNC machines, including mills, lathes, and grinders.
• Hands‑on experience performing maintenance and troubleshooting on CNC mills, lathes, and grinders in a production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair mechanical issues on industrial machinery.
• Experience in facilities maintenance within a manufacturing or machining environment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints of CNC equipment and related mechanical drawings.
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on machine tools and related equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues on machines and equipment.
• Proficiency in machine maintenance and troubleshooting, with attention to minimizing downtime.
• Comfort using maintenance‑related software applications such as JobBoss for data collection and communication.
• Capability to safely operate a forklift to move equipment and materials.
• Understanding and application of 5S organization and housekeeping standards in maintenance areas.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for both mechanical and electrical systems on production equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in CNC maintenance, including mills, lathes, and grinders used in aerospace machining.
• Experience in a job shop machining environment with short runs and complex parts.
• Familiarity with close‑tolerance machining and the impact of equipment performance on product quality.
• Ability to read and understand technical documentation and machine manuals.
• Participation in structured skill‑level training programs and quality training certifications is supported.
• Interest in apprenticeship or formal training programs related to maintenance or machining.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining equipment reliability and facility standards.
• Effective communication skills to document work and collaborate with production and quality teams.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a structured skill-level training program, quality training certifications, and regular performance reviews that reward professional growth and continuous improvement. Team members have access to an apprenticeship program through a local community college, supporting long‑term career development in maintenance and machining. The culture values precision, reliability, and dedication, with a strong connection to aerospace and defense work that contributes to critical applications. Employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages learning, advancement, and pride in producing high‑quality, complex components.

Work Environment

The role is based in a job shop machining center serving the aerospace industry, where production runs typically range from 20 to 70 pieces and parts are highly complex with very close tolerances. The facility is temperature controlled, providing a comfortable and stable working environment. Work is performed on CNC mills, lathes, grinders, and related equipment, with frequent interaction with precision machining operations. The schedule is a 1st shift weekend shift, Friday through Sunday, working 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with compensation structured for a full‑time workweek. The environment emphasizes safety, organization through 5S practices, and collaboration between maintenance, production, and quality teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72800.00 - $83200.00/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.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 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.