Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician Job Description We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and perform periodic maintenance on a variety of equipment used in plastic extrusion. This includes extruders, controls, drives, gearboxes, pneumatics, and more. The role requires diagnosing mechanical and electrical failures to their root cause and making necessary repairs while recommending procedural or equipment changes to prevent recurrence. Essential Skills + At least 5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment. + Demonstrated knowledge of 3 phase and single phase 480 V power. + Proficiency in troubleshooting PLCs. + Ability to perform mechanical and electrical calculations, including Ohm's law. + Experience with multi-meters, amp meters, and welding equipment. Responsibilities + Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and perform maintenance on extruders, controls, drives, gearboxes, pneumatics, and hydraulics. + Diagnose mechanical and electrical failures, identifying root causes and making repairs. + Safely troubleshoot and repair electrical components, including heaters, SSRs, VFDs, contactors, and relays. + Troubleshoot control loops with AC, DC, or mA control signals; read and interpret electrical prints and diagrams. + Align equipment using magnetic dial indicator and straight-edge methods. + Perform maintenance and repair on overhead cranes and mobile equipment. + Operate forklifts and work comfortably at heights and in tight spaces. Why Work Here? This position offers opportunities for growth in both pay and position. We foster a culture of strong work ethic and good housekeeping habits, providing a dynamic environment for professional development. Work Environment Work in a manufacturing plant located in North Houston, near Bush Airport. The plant operates 24/7 in a fast-paced environment, working with plastic manufacturing equipment. During summer, temperatures can exceed 100 degrees, requiring resilience and adaptability. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of HOUSTON, Texas. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.00/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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in HOUSTON,TX. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 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 u2013 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 companiesu2019 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.

Created: 2025-10-27