Industrial Maintenance Technician at Aerotek

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for preventative maintenance on manufacturing equipment and performing necessary repairs. The role requires proficiency in reading electrical schematics and blueprints, as well as troubleshooting inputs and outputs, including PLCs. The technician will perform maintenance on conveyor systems, diagnose machinery issues, and determine optimal solutions using technical manuals and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Troubleshoot inputs/outputs and PLCs.
• Perform maintenance on conveyor systems.
• Inspect and diagnose machinery problems.
• Use technical manuals and blueprints to discover problem causes.
• Obtain supplies and repair parts from distributors or storerooms.
• Replace or fix worn or broken parts, or adjust malfunctioning equipment.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance to ensure smooth production and efficient building systems.
• Lead the shift by tracking parts and ordering, ensuring maintenance tasks are completed.
• Utilize basic computer skills for email and inventory system management.

Essential Skills

• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance background.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics/diagrams.
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-volume manufacturing.
• Basic computer skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with troubleshooting PLCs.
• Experience performing maintenance on conveyor systems.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a clean and temperature-controlled work environment with a full benefits package, including a 401k plan and a generous PTO allowance. Join a team that values efficiency and precision in a spacious facility that combines manufacturing and distribution operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Newark, DE.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $72800.00/yr.

Benefits Overview
Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; FSA/HSA options; life and disability coverage; Employee Assistance Program; Health Payment Accounts and wellness kits for medical expenses and at-home monitoring.
Financial & Retirement: 401(k) with company match (may be below market average); pension plan mentioned in some reviews.
Time Off & Leave: Paid holidays; vacation policies vary (flexible/unlimited PTO for some roles, accrual-based for others); additional leave includes bereavement, parental, and military leave.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Newark,DE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 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.

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.