Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs production machinery and supporting systems in a clean, comfortable manufacturing environment. This role works with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of die cutters, corrugating machines, and packaging equipment across multiple shifts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair production machinery including die cutters, corrugating equipment, and packaging machines to minimize downtime and ensure consistent performance
• Read and interpret mechanical blueprints and schematics to diagnose issues and perform accurate repairs and adjustments
• Service and replace mechanical components such as belts, sprockets, bearings, and conveyor systems to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently.
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks as needed to repair or modify equipment components and support structures
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including fuses, relays, single-phase and three-phase motors, and power circuits ranging from 480V to 120V.
• Diagnose and correct issues with servo drives and related motion control components to restore proper equipment function
• Use electrical schematics to trace circuits, identify faults, and complete safe, code-compliant repairs
• Perform PLC troubleshooting to identify control-related issues and support the restoration of automated equipment operation
• Conduct preventive maintenance on hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including inspection, adjustment, and replacement of components to prevent failures.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, identify root causes, and implement effective corrective actions
• Support millwright-type maintenance activities such as aligning equipment, installing or relocating machinery, and ensuring proper mechanical setup where needed
• Collaborate with operations and other maintenance team members to prioritize work, communicate equipment status, and support production goals.
• Document maintenance activities accurately and follow established safety procedures and plant guidelines during all work

Why Work Here?

Employees join a stable, well-tenured team that values long-term growth, training, and advancement. The organization offers a supportive culture with structured development opportunities, including access to technical courses designed to help employees reach higher skill levels and earn raises as they progress. Comprehensive benefits include multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options, a 401(k) with matching contributions, and HSA options to support financial and health security. Team members benefit from union-based wage progression, regular raises, and dedicated electrical training to expand their expertise. Paid time off grows quickly, with one week of vacation after 90 days, two weeks after one year, and three weeks after two years, supporting a healthy work-life balance.

Work Environment

The work environment is a clean, well-maintained manufacturing facility with a comfortable temperature and organized production areas. Maintenance Technicians support operations across three primary shifts: 1st shift (6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. with overtime as needed), 2nd shift (2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with overtime as needed), and 3rd shift (10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. with overtime as needed), with some Saturday work expected. Off-shift work includes an additional differential. The role involves hands-on work with industrial machinery, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, servo drives, and PLC-controlled equipment. Technicians use tools and diagnostic equipment appropriate for mechanical, electrical, and fabrication tasks while following plant safety standards and procedures.

This is a Permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

The pay range for this position is $58000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

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.

Strong and well tenured culture Benefits (401k match, HSA, medical-dental-vision, different plans) Union raises PCA college: courses to grow to the highest level/raises with each level Electrical training 1 week of vacation after 90 days, 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 after 2 years

This is a Permanent position based out of Milwaukee, WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Milwaukee,WI.

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.