Maintenance Technician

Aerotek is hiring Maintenance Mechanics for a Heavy Industrial/Manufacturing company located in Huntingdon, TN. These positions are on a weekly rotating schedule, but will train on 1st shift for 6-9 months. Pay is $36.21/hr plus $1/hr differential for off shifts. 6 Month Contract to Hire. Once full time, you will be eligible for monthly production bonuses and raises. Please apply for immediate consideration.


Job Description


We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. This role involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production machinery. You will work with a variety of systems including hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical machines, melting/holding furnaces, casting lines, hot/cold rolling mills, annealing furnaces, and slitters. Additionally, you will perform routine maintenance on industrial trucks and handle high‑pressure hydraulics and pneumatic systems.


Responsibilities


+ Troubleshoot and repair production machinery in a manufacturing environment.

+ Work with hydraulic systems, pneumatics, mechanical machines, melting/holding furnaces, casting lines, hot/cold rolling mills, annealing furnaces, and slitters.

+ Perform routine maintenance on gas, diesel, and electric industrial trucks.

+ Repair high‑pressure hydraulics and pneumatic systems used throughout rolling and slitting operations.

+ Maintain pumps, valves, cylinders, accumulators, and filtration systems.

+ Perform precision mechanical work such as alignment, torqueing, rigging, and rebuilds.

+ Troubleshoot cooling towers, chillers, and lubrication systems.


Essential Skills


+ Troubleshooting

+ Pneumatics

+ Hydraulics

+ Repair

+ Mechanical

+ Maintenance technician

+ Fabrication

+ Preventive maintenance

+ Welding


Additional Skills & Qualifications


+ Experience in mechanical maintenance

+ Proficiency in hydraulics


Why Work Here?


Join a company that offers strong, day‑one benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, disability and life insurance, and a 401(k) plan with company match. Enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, uniforms/PPE, paid training, Teladoc access, tuition reimbursement, and family‑support programs.


Work Environment


Work in a heavy industrial manufacturing plant with a 21-day rotating schedule. The environment is non-temp controlled, with mills and furnaces creating higher temperatures; be prepared to handle heat, noise, and high‑speed equipment. The plant is spread out with separated buildings, and some areas may have metal shavings due to slitter machines. Summer temperatures can reach the low 100s, while winter is cooler, averaging in the 60s. Hydration is encouraged during summer, and large fans help with air flow. Note that water bottles, cans, butane lighters, and E-Cigs or Vaping Canisters are not allowed on-site due to business nature and process risks.


Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntingdon, TN.


Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.21 - $36.21/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 Huntingdon,TN.


Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.