Maintenance Technician

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician looking for a role where you'll use your electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills every day? Join a growing manufacturing operation that invests in its equipment, technology, and maintenance team.

This is an opportunity to work on automated production systems, PLC-controlled equipment, conveyors, drives, hydraulics, pneumatics, and high-speed manufacturing machinery while earning competitive pay and plenty of overtime.

Multiple shifts available

50-55 hours per week available

Stable, long-term manufacturing career

Clean, temperature-controlled facility

Work with advanced automated equipment

Opportunity to expand PLC, controls, and troubleshooting skills

Strong maintenance team and collaborative culture

Exposure to both electrical and mechanical systems

• Troubleshoot and repair automated manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to maximize uptime.
• Diagnose electrical issues involving motors, drives, controls, sensors, and circuitry up to 480V.
• Troubleshoot VFDs, PLC-controlled equipment, and HMI systems.
• Repair and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Replace and troubleshoot photo eyes, sensors, switches, and other controls components.
• Perform mechanical repairs on conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, and production machinery.
• Complete MIG and TIG welding and light fabrication projects as needed.
• Utilize computerized maintenance systems to document repairs and track maintenance activities.
• Work closely with operators and production teams to quickly resolve equipment issues.

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong electrical troubleshooting abilities, including 480V systems.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of VFDs, HMIs, sensors, and automation equipment.
• Mechanical troubleshooting experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Welding and fabrication experience preferred.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and technical drawings.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a sense of urgency when responding to equipment issues.

• Maintenance Technician
• Maintenance Electrician
• Electro-Mechanical Technician
• Industrial Maintenance Mechanic
• Multi-Craft Technician
• Controls Technician
• Automation Technician

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Portage, IN.

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $79040.00/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.

Full benefits, direct placement opportunity

This is a Permanent position based out of Portage, IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Portage,IN.

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.