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Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Industrial Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs highly automated manufacturing equipment in a clean, climate-controlled facility. This role focuses on minimizing equipment downtime, supporting production reliability, and ensuring safety and quality standards are consistently met. You will work regularly with PLCs, CNC machines, robotics, and a wide range of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems while using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to document all maintenance activities accurately.

Responsibilities

• Accurately document all maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting activities in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Diagnose and repair plant machinery and equipment such as lathes, mills, welding and brazing equipment, presses, conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, and automated assembly lines.
• Work regularly with PLCs, CNC machines, and multi-axis robotic systems to identify issues and perform corrective maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems using basic testing equipment, including multimeters.
• Interpret and apply electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, as well as mechanical drawings and blueprints, to resolve equipment issues efficiently.
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Support the maintenance of automated equipment, including robotic welders and multi-axis robots, ensuring optimal performance.
• Collaborate closely with production and maintenance team members to prioritize work, coordinate repairs, and maintain continuous operations.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety by following established procedures, using appropriate protective measures, and promoting a safe work environment.
• Uphold quality standards by ensuring repairs and adjustments meet operational specifications and do not compromise product quality.
• Participate in ongoing training and development activities offered through the maintenance training hub to expand technical skills.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with team members and leadership regarding equipment status, repair needs, and improvement opportunities.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience in industrial maintenance within highly automated or automotive manufacturing environments.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with industrial equipment and machinery.
• Experience working with mechanical components such as hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, motors, bearings, robotics, and CNC equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems safely and effectively.
• Proficiency in electrical maintenance tasks, including working with PLCs and automated equipment.
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from blueprints, mechanical drawings, and electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• Experience using basic testing equipment such as multimeters for diagnostics.
• Capability to work on and support automated equipment including robotic welders and multi-axis robots.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality standards in an industrial environment.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment.
• Demonstrated eagerness to learn and grow technical skills through ongoing training and development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferred experience in automotive manufacturing or highly automated production environments.
• Associates degree in a related field such as Mechatronics, Industrial Systems, Electrical Engineering, or Electronic Engineering is preferred.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, including working with systems such as FANUC.
• Experience operating and maintaining lathes, mills, presses, and other machine tools.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Comfort working with multi-axis robotics systems and robotic welders.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies and equipment through structured training programs.

Why Work Here?

You will join a highly automated, clean, and climate-controlled facility that offers a collaborative, team-based culture and clear leadership pathways. The organization invests heavily in your development through a dedicated maintenance training hub and ongoing classes, giving you the opportunity to grow your skills with advanced robotics and automation technologies. Competitive compensation, strong support for learning, and exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing equipment create a rewarding environment where you can build a long-term career.

Work Environment

The role is based in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility that emphasizes safety and organization. You will work around CNC equipment, robotic welders, multi-axis robots, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyors, and mechanical drive systems. Shifts follow a 2-2-3 schedule, with A and C shifts running from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and B and D shifts running from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. The environment includes dedicated training hubs where you can work on equipment off the manufacturing floor, allowing you to practice and learn without impacting production. Dress is appropriate for an industrial setting, with the expectation that you follow all safety and protective equipment requirements.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Durham, NC.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $36.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Durham,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.