Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a Maintenance Technician who will play a crucial role in maintaining and repairing plant machinery and equipment. You will be responsible for fabricating guards, installing components, and mounting motors, with an emphasis on hydraulic systems. This position requires responding promptly to machine break calls and handling repairs and maintenance following diagrams and manufacturers' specifications.

Responsibilities

Repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment, including forklifts, loaders, planers, milling machines, and compressors, using hand tools, power tools, and precision-measuring instruments.

Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation and using precision measuring instruments.

Inform production workers and supervisors of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitor compliance to control downtime.

Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools.

Examine parts to detect imperfections and inspect used parts for dimensional changes using measuring instruments.

Repair or replace control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, motor starters, as needed.

Diagnose and repair diesel and gas engines, transmissions, hydraulic pumps, and systems on various heavy equipment.

Perform work order repairs, inspections, and adjustments.

Set up and operate welders, drill press, grinder, hand tools, and other metal working equipment.

Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.

Participate in plant safety, health, and environmental programs, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Follow company policies and procedures and ensure all work-related activities are conducted ethically and consistently.

Diagnose and repair building systems, including plumbing, heating, electrical, and carpentry.

Initiate purchase requests for parts and machines as needed.

Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing technical publications, and establishing personal networks.Essential Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Repair

Preventive maintenance

Ability to read and interpret documents and drawings in English

Ability to write detailed repair reports and communicate effectively verbally

5 years of experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, and electrical repairAdditional Skills & Qualifications

Post-secondary education and/or technical trade certificate is an asset

Industrial experience

Welding

Maintenance repairWhy Work Here?

Join a team that values technical expertise and continuous learning. Enjoy a stable work schedule with minimal overtime, and take advantage of opportunities for professional development.

Work Environment

Work in a dynamic warehouse environment exposed to the elements, including cold winters and hot summers. This role involves physical labor and requires working in dusty and noisy conditions. The workweek consists of five days, Monday to Friday, with 9-hour shifts. There is a potential for overtime and weekend work, especially during busy periods. Jewelry is discouraged due to safety concerns around machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a position based out of Reading, Pennsylvania.Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available 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 Reading,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Full-time