
RME Jam Tech (Pay Rate $22/hr)
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Job overview
The RME Jam Tech supports reliability and maintenance projects in warehouse environments. The role involves clearing jams on conveyance and material handling equipment, completing basic preventive maintenance, and addressing operational issues. It is a hands-on, physical position requiring use of hand tools, work at heights, and extended standing and walking. The position is a contract role based onsite in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
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Full job description
Job Title: RME Jam Tech
Job Description
As an RME Jam Tech, you will play a key role in the Reliability & Maintenance Engineering team by supporting critical project initiatives across dynamic warehouse environments. You will apply your hands-on technical abilities to clear equipment jams, perform basic preventive maintenance, and help maintain smooth operational flow. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys physical, active work, is comfortable using hand tools, and can adapt to different tasks and schedules while prioritizing safety.
Responsibilities
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Clear jams on conveyance and material handling equipment (MHE) to maintain system uptime and consistent operational flow.
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Safely climb ladders and gangways to access elevated equipment and resolve jam conditions.
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Use basic hand tools to complete assigned tasks across various operational projects.
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Follow established safe work practices while performing preventive maintenance checks on a variety of equipment.
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Move equipment and materials weighing up to 49 lbs as part of routine tasks.
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Stand and walk for extended periods during shifts lasting up to 12 hours in a warehouse environment.
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Perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head to access and service equipment.
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Adapt to different project needs and work environments while maintaining a collaborative and solution-focused approach.
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Support overall reliability and maintenance efforts by promptly addressing operational issues and escalating concerns when needed.
Essential Skills
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High school diploma or equivalent educational BG.
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Proficiency in using standard hand tools in a warehouse or industrial setting.
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Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 49 lbs safely and repeatedly.
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Ability to stand and walk for shifts of up to 12 hours.
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Ability to safely climb ladders and gangways to access elevated work areas.
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Ability to perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
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Ability to work a flexible schedule that can include weekends, nights, and holidays.
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Comfort working in an active warehouse environment that requires physical stamina and attention to safety.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
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Experience working in a warehouse, distribution center, or similar industrial environment.
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Familiarity with conveyance systems and material handling equipment (MHE).
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Ability to follow detailed safety procedures and preventive maintenance guidelines.
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Strong awareness of safe work practices when working at heights and around moving equipment.
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Reliability and willingness to support different shifts based on operational needs.
Why Work Here?
You will join a team that values safety, reliability, and collaboration in a fast-paced operational setting. The work offers variety, hands-on problem solving, and the opportunity to directly impact system performance and efficiency. Flexible scheduling across different shifts supports diverse lifestyle needs, while the active, physical nature of the role suits individuals who enjoy staying engaged and on the move throughout the day.
Work Environment
This role is based in a warehouse environment that operates on multiple shifts, including front half days, front half nights, back half days, and back half nights. You will work around conveyance systems and material handling equipment, frequently moving through the facility to address jams and perform basic maintenance. The position involves extended periods of standing and walking, regular bending and reaching, and lifting items up to 49 lbs. You will routinely climb ladders and gangways to access elevated equipment, following strict safety protocols. The schedule is flexible and may include weekends, nights, and holidays, reflecting the continuous nature of warehouse operations. Attire is practical and suitable for an industrial setting, supporting safe movement and work around equipment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne,IN.
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 6,694 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$22/hr
- Indiana median$26–31/hr83 hourly ranges
- US median$27–34/hr3,069 hourly ranges
This rate, $22/hr, is 22% below the Indiana median midpoint ($28/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Maintenance Technician hourly ranges in Indiana.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 220 open Maintenance Technician jobs in Indiana and 6,694 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Indiana
- Carrols Corporation53 open
- McDonald's10 open
- Aerotek (this employer)9 open
- Experience
- Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 4 years (3,818 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 3,157 of the 6,694 open Maintenance Technician jobs (47%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 7, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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