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Job Description

This role focuses on multicraft maintenance across a wide range of production equipment, including conveyors, corrugators, cutters, and wrappers. You will perform reactive and preventive maintenance, troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues up to 480V, and support low-voltage systems such as sensors and relays. Experience with PLCs, particularly Allen-Bradley, is highly valued as you help ensure reliable and efficient plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive maintenance on a variety of production machines, including conveyors, corrugators, cutters, and wrappers to minimize downtime.
• Diagnose and repair electrical systems operating up to 480V, ensuring safe and reliable operation of equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair low-voltage components such as sensors, relays, and control circuits.
• Conduct weekly preventive maintenance (PMs) on equipment to identify potential issues and extend equipment life.
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to support accurate troubleshooting and repairs.
• Troubleshoot and support PLC-controlled systems, with a focus on Allen-Bradley platforms, to resolve control and automation issues.
• Maintain and repair mechanical systems, including pneumatics and hydraulics, to ensure smooth equipment operation.
• Perform basic welding and fabrication tasks when needed to support maintenance and repair activities.
• Contribute to facilities maintenance by addressing building and utility-related maintenance needs as required.
• Collaborate with team members to prioritize work orders, share technical knowledge, and support a safe and efficient maintenance culture.
• Demonstrate leadership by taking ownership of tasks, communicating effectively, and supporting continuous improvement in maintenance practices.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in multicraft maintenance, including both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Hands-on electrical troubleshooting experience working with systems up to 480V.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing low-voltage components such as sensors and relays.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on production equipment on a regular schedule.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics.
• Experience as a maintenance technician or in a similar industrial maintenance role.
• Demonstrated skills in PLC troubleshooting, with a preference for experience on Allen-Bradley systems.
• Experience in facilities maintenance within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Effective leadership abilities, including ownership of tasks and clear communication with team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.
• Advanced PLC troubleshooting skills, particularly with Allen-Bradley platforms, are highly desirable.
• Experience working with corrugators, conveyors, cutters, wrappers, or similar production equipment is beneficial.
• Background in preventive maintenance programs and reliability-focused maintenance practices is an advantage.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers structured annual compensation growth with a 3% raise each year, providing clear financial progression over time. After converting to a direct role, you become eligible for bonus opportunities that reward your contributions. You also receive two weeks of paid time off after one year, supporting work-life balance and personal time away from work.

Work Environment

This is a shift-based industrial maintenance role within a production facility. The position offers a second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with a shift premium, and a third shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. with an additional shift premium. You will work around heavy industrial equipment such as conveyors, corrugators, cutters, and wrappers, and regularly use tools and technologies including electrical test equipment, pneumatic and hydraulic components, PLC systems (especially Allen-Bradley), and welding and fabrication tools. The environment is hands-on and fast-paced, requiring adherence to safety procedures, appropriate work attire, and personal protective equipment while performing maintenance tasks on the production floor.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vandalia, OH.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Vandalia,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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.