Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical (including PLC), and hydraulic systems. You will play a crucial role in maintaining machine equipment during unexpected and planned downtime events.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems to repair machine equipment.
Complete preventive maintenance schedules to ensure machine robustness and maximum uptime.
Maintain equipment and tools to avoid production interruptions and minimize downtime.
Analyze machine downtime to identify and correct mechanical problems proactively.
Ensure availability of replacement parts for key manufacturing equipment.
Maintain maintenance-related records and coordinate with outside contractors for equipment repairs.
Provide input and ensure completion of continuous improvement projects.
Perform facilities maintenance and maintain clear written records.
Create and maintain a safe and secure work environment.
Achieve set goals and objectives annually.
Adapt quickly to changing demands and requests, embracing new tasks as growth opportunities.
Essential Skills
PLC troubleshooting
Electrical maintenance
Mechanical troubleshooting
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and hydraulic systems
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Courses in maintenance-related discipline; electrical certification or industrial electronics education preferred.
Experience with Allen Bradley PLC programming preferred.
Experience with total productive maintenance systems (TPM) preferred.
Machining experience preferred.
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a maintenance position in the automotive industry preferred.
Familiarity with the Occupational Safety and Health Act and Regulations preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Preventive Maintenance software preferred.
Strong time management, sense of urgency, and organizational skills preferred.
Why Work Here?
Join a dynamic work environment where continuous personal development is encouraged. Our commitment to embracing production challenges and supporting business needs ensures a fulfilling career. Enjoy a climate-controlled, clean, and well-lit manufacturing facility designed to enhance your work experience.
Work Environment
The work environment is a climate-controlled manufacturing facility, providing a clean and well-lit space with LED lights. The newer facility ensures a comfortable and efficient workspace.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Charleston, South Carolina.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.50 - $31.00/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 North Charleston,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 11, 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.