Industrial Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift
Location: Wheat Ridge, CO
Shift: 3rd Shift | Monday-Friday, 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (Paid 30-minute lunch)
Saturday Rotation: Approximately every other Saturday, 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM
Pay: $36.00 - $40.00/hour
About the Opportunity
We are seeking experienced Industrial Maintenance Technicians to join a highly tenured maintenance team in a fast-paced, heavy industrial manufacturing environment. This is a long-term opportunity with the goal of converting to a permanent employee. The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, takes initiative, works well independently, and thrives in a team-oriented environment.
The maintenance team is close-knit and values individuals with a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a "go-getter" mentality. Overtime opportunities are common, especially during peak production periods and holiday seasons.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and maintain industrial manufacturing equipment.
Perform mechanical maintenance on roller conveyors, gearboxes, motors, hydraulic systems, and pneumatic systems.
Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including 3-phase/480V equipment.
Install, replace, adjust, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic components.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to minimize downtime.
Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, technical manuals, and equipment diagrams.
Perform light fabrication, welding, and machining work as needed.
Lubricate, clean, inspect, and maintain plant equipment.
Support continuous improvement efforts to increase equipment reliability and production efficiency.
Follow all safety policies and procedures in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of Industrial Maintenance Technician experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair experience.
Experience working with:
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Gearboxes
Motors
Conveyor systems
3-phase/480V electrical systems
Experience with VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives).
MIG and Stick welding experience.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics.
Must be comfortable working in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
Willingness to work overtime and rotating Saturdays as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with corrugated manufacturing equipment or box plant operations.
PLC troubleshooting experience.
Ability to read and troubleshoot electrical schematics.
Strong fabrication and machining experience.
Work Environment
Heavy industrial manufacturing facility.
Fast-paced, continuous production environment.
Approximately:
90% Mechanical Maintenance
10% Electrical Maintenance
Team-oriented culture with excellent employee tenure and long-term career growth opportunities.
Why Apply?
Competitive pay: $36.00 - $40.00/hour
Regular pay reviews every 90 days
Strong potential for permanent hire
Stable, long-term career opportunity
Supportive and experienced maintenance team
Overtime opportunities available
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Wheat Ridge, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.00/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 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 Wheat Ridge,CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 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.
