Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Join a dynamic team at a rendering plant located in Freeman, SD, where you will have the opportunity to perform repairs and operate equipment such as payloaders, telehandlers, forklifts, and skid loaders. This role is perfect for individuals who are mechanically inclined and can adeptly use hand and power tools to perform basic maintenance and other necessary tasks.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs and maintenance on various equipment including payloaders, telehandlers, forklifts, and skid loaders.

Utilize hand and power tools to conduct basic maintenance.

Operate and troubleshoot equipment.

Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Engage in preventive maintenance activities.

Perform additional tasks as needed, including electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs.

Essential Skills

Mechanical skills

Troubleshooting and repair skills

Experience with hand and power tools

Ability to read blueprints and schematics

Preventive maintenance capabilities

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems

Ability to operate skid loaders and forklifts

Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Why Work Here?

This is an exciting opportunity to grow with a new business from the ground up, offering ample overtime opportunities. The company is family-oriented, providing a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is family-oriented, fostering a sense of community and support. As a rendering plant, the facility may have a distinct smell, which employees quickly acclimate to.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Freeman, South Dakota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $26.00/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 Freeman,SD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.