Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician [DIRECT HIRE]

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician will play a crucial role in maintaining production equipment and ensuring the smooth operation of various systems within the facility. This role involves performing electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and steam system repairs and installations as needed. The technician will also be responsible for installing wire and conduit for equipment and troubleshooting AC and DC drives.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and steam system installations and repairs.
• Install wire and conduit for new and existing equipment, such as conveyors, programmable controllers, and machinery.
• Troubleshoot AC and DC drives.
• Conduct preventive maintenance activities, including lubrication and measurement.
• Perform emergency or breakdown maintenance to support plant operations.
• Replace faulty electrical components, such as relays, switches, motors, and sensors.
• Accurately use measurement and test equipment.
• Adhere to all safety rules and practices.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• 5+ years of electrical troubleshooting experience.
• 5+ years of mechanical maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience with 480 voltage systems.
• Ability to read schematics and blueprints.
• Skills in pneumatics, welding, and PLC programming.

Why Work Here?

Join our innovative facility, which is set to become a flagship location with significant investments over the next few years. We offer direct hire opportunities with room for career advancement into higher-tier maintenance roles or leadership positions. Enjoy a supportive work environment with annual pay increases and the chance to be part of a 'Box plant of the future.'

Work Environment

Our facility places a huge emphasis on safety with a zero-tolerance policy. It is a union facility, providing you the choice to join or decline union membership while still working under union conditions. Collaborate within a team environment or work independently in a clean but not climate-controlled facility.

This is a Permanent position based out of Newton, NC.

The pay range for this position is $57574.00 - $79580.00/yr.

Health & Insurance Coverage -Medical, dental, and vision insurance -Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment coverage -Short-term and long-term disability insurance -Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Retirement & Financial Benefits -401(k) plan with company match -Defined benefit pension plan and defined contribution plan -Employee Stock Purchase Plan -Profit sharing and savings plan Paid Time Off -Vacation days and paid holidays -Paid sick leave -Bereavement and jury duty leave Family & Parenting -Paid family medical leave -Parental leave -Adoption reimbursement Education & Development -Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance -Leadership training and lifelong skill-building programs Additional Perks -Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental wellness -Employee discounts -Group legal plan, home/auto insurance, and pet insurance

This is a fully onsite position in Newton,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.