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Aerotek is hiring a maintenance technician for a manufacturing facility in the south Memphis area. This is a 6 month contract to hire opportunity paying $28-$35/hr depending on experience. If interested and qualified, please apply for immediate consideration.
Shift: 3rd (11pm-730am Monday-Friday), will train on 1st shift for the first couple weeks (7am-3pm). Overtime after shift and on weekends as needed.
Job Description
The Maintenance Technician plays a key role in installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting high-speed packaging and production equipment in an industrial manufacturing environment. This role focuses on both mechanical and electrical maintenance, including work with drives, motors, controls, and production lines.
Responsibilities
Install new production lines and components, including AC inverters, drives, and control panels.
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on high-speed packaging and manufacturing equipment.
Disassemble equipment for maintenance, repair, or inspection and reassemble it to proper operating condition.
Break down and rebuild valves and related components to ensure reliable operation.
Diagnose issues using schematics and technical documentation and determine the appropriate corrective actions.
Perform multi-craft maintenance work involving hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, controls, gearboxes, and circuits.
Carry out repairs that may include basic welding or other fabrication tasks when required to restore equipment functionality.
Support continuous production by responding promptly to equipment breakdowns and minimizing downtime.
Collaborate with production staff to identify equipment issues and implement effective maintenance solutions.
Follow safety procedures and maintenance best practices while working with electrical and mechanical systems.
Essential Skills
Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills on production and packaging equipment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics accurately.
Demonstrated multi-craft maintenance abilities, including hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, controls, gearboxes, and circuits.
Hands-on experience working with drives, motors, and control systems.
Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing issues on high-speed packaging equipment.
Comfort working with both electrical and mechanical systems, including disassembly and reassembly of equipment.
Strong electrical and PLC-related knowledge, particularly important during initial first-shift training.
Ability to perform repairs that may involve basic welding or fabrication tasks when necessary.
Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently to determine and implement needed repairs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working in a soap, food, or similar manufacturing environment is beneficial.
Familiarity with industrial control panels and AC inverters.
Experience in maintaining valves and fluid handling systems.
Experience with high-speed, continuous production lines and packaging machinery.
Comfort working in environments where certain areas may affect individuals with allergies.
Why Work Here?
You join a production team that values reliability, craftsmanship, and hands-on problem solving in a modern manufacturing setting. You work with established processes and equipment while having the opportunity to apply and grow your mechanical and electrical skills in a stable, high-volume operation.
Worksite address
memphis, TN, 37544, US
Who can apply
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