Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician
Job Description
The Industrial Maintenance Technician repairs, maintains, and improves high-speed manufacturing equipment, with a focus on both mechanical and electrical systems up to 480V. This role performs preventative and reactive maintenance, troubleshoots PLCs and control systems, and ensures production lines operate safely, efficiently, and reliably. The technician also documents equipment performance, repairs, and downtime in a computerized maintenance management system.
Responsibilities
Repair and maintain traditional mechanical systems, including cams, drives, belt and sheave drive systems, to ensure reliable operation of production lines.
Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical systems up to 480V, following established safety and lockout/tagout procedures.
Troubleshoot PLC systems, including ladder logic, to diagnose and resolve equipment faults and control issues.
Monitor production lines for conditions requiring preventative maintenance and enter work orders into the maintenance system in a timely manner.
Create and execute repair plans to address identified defects before failure, minimizing unplanned downtime.
Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical failures on production lines, including motors, drives, and control circuits.
Maintain accurate records of equipment performance, repairs, and downtime using preventive maintenance (PM) processes and SAP work requests.
Read and interpret mechanical and electrical prints to support effective troubleshooting and repair activities.
Use maintenance tools and diagnostic instruments to perform inspections, testing, and repairs on manufacturing equipment.
Perform welding, machining, and parts fabrication or repair as needed to restore or improve equipment functionality.
Support predictive maintenance activities and contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance practices.
Collaborate with operations and other maintenance team members to prioritize work, support production goals, and ensure safe equipment operation.
Essential Skills
2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting, including ladder logic operation, logic analysis, and fault diagnosis.
Experience with electrical system troubleshooting up to 480V, including industrial electrical diagnostics.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical prints and schematics.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems such as drives, belts, sheaves, and cams.
Hands-on experience with motor controls and motor control circuits.
Demonstrated skill in preventative maintenance and manufacturing equipment diagnostics.
Ability to use maintenance tools and diagnostic instruments safely and effectively.
Experience with SAP or similar CMMS for entering and managing work requests and preventive maintenance tasks.
Knowledge of predictive maintenance concepts and practices.
Capability to perform welding, including acetylene, plasma cutting, and Heliarc/stick welding.
Experience with routine machining and parts fabrication and/or repair.
Understanding of equipment sequence of operation and how it relates to system performance and troubleshooting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working with PLC operation, logic, and fault diagnosis in an industrial setting.
Familiarity with CMMS platforms and preventive maintenance programs.
Ability to interpret and follow safety, GMP, sanitation, and lockout/tagout procedures.
Background in high-speed manufacturing or food processing environments is beneficial.
Comfort working with both mechanical and electrical equipment in a production facility.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop repair plans to prevent equipment failures.
Effective communication skills to document work and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Why Work Here?
This role offers a direct hire opportunity with clear pathways for growth and the ability to cross-train across multiple technical disciplines. Team members receive competitive health, vision, and dental benefits, along with a company-matched 401(k) savings plan that includes a total contribution of up to 6% through a combination of match and non-elective contributions. The organization provides company-paid short-term disability benefits, as well as company-provided uniforms and work boots with an annual allowance. Technicians also benefit from a dedicated tool allowance, supporting a well-equipped and professional maintenance environment. The culture emphasizes skill development, stability, and long-term career progression within a structured and supportive setting.
Work Environment
The position is based in a manufacturing and production facility supporting high-speed food processing lines. Work takes place primarily on the production floor and in maintenance areas, with occasional tasks in office or training settings. The environment involves regular exposure to mechanical and electrical equipment, including moving machinery and energized systems, and requires strict adherence to GMP, safety, sanitation, and lockout/tagout procedures. Team members can expect noise, temperature variations, and frequent standing, walking, bending, and lifting as part of daily activities.
The role supports multiple shifts based on operational needs. Second shift is eligible for a shift differential, and third shift is eligible for a higher shift differential. Shift schedules, start times, and days worked are assigned by the facility and may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The position typically follows 12-hour shifts (such as 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. or 5:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.), with two consecutive days off that can be flexibly scheduled during the week, while still requiring weekend work. As staffing levels increase, there may be an opportunity to transition to 8-hour shifts. Scheduling and days off follow union and seniority-based guidelines. Company-provided uniforms and work boots are supplied as part of the standard dress and safety requirements for the facility.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Avon, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $74526.40 - $74526.40/yr.
Competitive hourly pay with shift differentials
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Health Savings Account (HSA) / Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet insurance options
Stable manufacturing environment with iconic food brands
Opportunities for skill development and long-term career growth
Safety-first culture with structured maintenance processes
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Avon,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 21, 2026.
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.
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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.
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