Automation Mechanic

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As an Industrial Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for recording maintenance repair activities in a computer-based maintenance management system, working with PLCs, CNCs, and multi-access robots on a daily basis. You will use basic test equipment such as multi-meters, and work with hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems. Your role will involve repairing and maintaining plant machinery and equipment such as lathes, mills, welding and brazing equipment, presses, and automated assembly lines. A fundamental understanding of electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatic schematics, as well as mechanical drawings, is required to solve problems efficiently and reduce downtime. A strong commitment to safety and quality, along with excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and communication skills, is essential.

Responsibilities

• Record maintenance repair activities in a computer-based maintenance management system.
• Work with PLCs, CNCs, and multi-access robots daily.
• Use basic test equipment such as multi-meters, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drive systems.
• Repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment such as lathes, mills, welding and brazing equipment, presses, and automated assembly lines.
• Understand electrical, hydraulics, and pneumatic schematics, as well as mechanical drawings to solve problems timely.
• Strive to reduce downtime by working efficiently and performing root cause analysis.
• Commit to safety and quality standards.
• Work and communicate effectively as part of a team.

Why Work Here?

Join a highly automated environment where you will work with robotics in a clean and climate-controlled setting. There are many leadership pathways available, and you will benefit from a great collaborative culture. Our training hub offers a dedicated Maintenance trainer who will hold classes throughout your employment, ensuring continuous professional growth.

Work Environment

The facility is climate controlled and maintains a clean and safe environment. You will work with CNC equipment, robotic welders, multi-access robots, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, conveyors, and mechanical drive systems. Training hubs are available for working on equipment that is off the manufacturing floor.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Durham, NC.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $34.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Durham,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 19, 2026.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.