Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description

This role involves mechanical maintenance with a focus on troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues on various machines. You will work with equipment such as bearing machines, wire cutting machines, shape enders, centerless grinders, and motors. A significant part of your job will include rebuilding gearboxes and working on hydraulic pumps and motors. The role is primarily mechanical, with minimal electrical work required.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on machines.

• Work with equipment including bearing machines, wire cutting machines, and centerless grinders.

• Rebuild gearboxes as a major task.

• Read and understand manuals to replace parts or bearings on machines.

• Perform maintenance on hydraulic pumps and various types of motors.

• Conduct preventive maintenance (75%), reactive maintenance (15%), and project-based tasks (10%).

Essential Skills

• 3 years of mechanical repair experience, specifically on pumps or pneumatic components.

• Proficiency in maintenance technician, maintenance mechanic, and industrial maintenance tasks.

• Hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge.

• Mechanical ability and basic electrical understanding.

• Ability to read blueprints and manuals.

• Experience in greasing bearings and changing out motors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ownership of basic hand tools and a toolbox.

• Electrical experience is a plus.

• Wastewater experience is advantageous.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy consistent work year-round with opportunities for overtime. The company has a strong track record of promoting from within and offers a profit-sharing program for direct hires. Experience salary increases at specific intervals and benefit from a $1/hr shift premium.

Work Environment

Work at Plant 1, primarily on the 3rd shift from 11 PM to 7 AM, Sunday through Thursday. Initial training will be on day shifts for 1-3 months. Once you transition to the off-shift, you will receive a $1/hr shift premium. Enjoy annual reviews and pay raises.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bremen, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $29.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Bremen,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.