Maintenance Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift
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Job overview
Aerotek is hiring a Maintenance Technician - 2nd & 3rd Shift. The role is a permanent, fully onsite Maintenance Technician position in South Milwaukee, WI, offering up to $45 per hour or an annual salary range of $66,560‑$83,200, full benefits, and the chance to work on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and PLC systems in a food‑safety environment.
Key focus areas include Maintain and repair electrical and mechanical components throughout the facility, Comply with GMP standards for Food Safety, and Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
Important skills include Hydraulics, Pneumatics, PLC Troubleshooting, Blueprint Reading, Schematics Interpretation, and Electrical Component Maintenance. Preferred (not required): Allen Bradley, Siemens, and Robotics.
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Full job description
🔧 Maintenance Technician | Waukesha or South Milwaukee, WI | Direct Hire | Up to $45/hr
Waukesha's top paying maintenance role is open — and it's direct hire. If you're an experienced tech who's tired of being underpaid for what you know, this facility is ready to put real money behind the right person and make you a permanent part of the team from day one.
💰 What You'll Earn
- Up to $45.00/hr based on experience
🕐 Shift Options
- 2nd, and 3rd shift available
🏆 What You're Getting
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Direct hire — permanent from day one, no contracts, no temp period
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Full benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401k
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One of the highest paying maintenance opportunities in the Waukesha area
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A stable, well-run facility with consistent work year round
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A team and management that respects experienced maintenance professionals
🔩 What You'll Be Doing
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Maintaining and repairing electrical and mechanical components throughout the facility
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Complying with GMP standards for Food Safety
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Diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize production downtime
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Performing preventive maintenance across a wide range of industrial machinery
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Working with hydraulics, pneumatics, and complex electrical systems
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Troubleshooting PLC systems — Allen Bradley and Siemens experience a plus
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Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics
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Taking ownership of problems and driving them to resolution independently
✅ What We're Looking For
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Strong hydraulics and pneumatics experience
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PLC troubleshooting and repair experience
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Ability to read blueprints and schematics confidently
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Someone who can hit the ground running with minimal supervision
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Robotics experience is a plus
Top pay, any shift, permanent from day one. If you've got the experience, we want to talk. Apply today and we'll be in touch quickly.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of South Milwaukee, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $83200.00/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.
401k Match - 100% up to first 3% heath, dental, vision insurance 10 paid holidays 3 Weeks PTO
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in South Milwaukee,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.
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