Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and install machinery and equipment. The role involves monitoring equipment to detect malfunctions, discussing machine operation variations with supervisors or team members to diagnose problems, and repairing machines. This position also includes the installation, repair, or replacement of electrical devices, pipe systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, automated machinery, Programmable Logic Controllers, refrigeration, and HVAC equipment. Additionally, the Maintenance Technician will service and repair material handling equipment, monitor the main electrical panel, and maintain boilers, water heaters, and water distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and install machinery and equipment

• Monitor equipment to detect malfunctions

• Discuss machine operation variations with supervisor or team members to diagnose problems and repair machines

• Install, repair, or replace electrical devices such as transformers, relays, circuit breakers, starters, and safety and limit switches

• Layout, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment

• Install, program, and troubleshoot automated machinery and Programmable Logic Controllers

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair refrigeration and HVAC equipment

• Service and repair material handling equipment

• Monitor main electrical panel and troubleshoot as necessary

• Repair and maintain boilers, water heaters, water conditioning equipment, and all water distribution systems

• Follow established preventative maintenance guidelines

• Coordinate with other departments to schedule maintenance for machines

• Perform all necessary maintenance and update logs as necessary

• Report major problems to supervisor

• Maintain building through painting, repairing minor structural problems, and other repairs as necessary

• Repair and maintain physical structure of establishment

• Perform general maintenance repairs of office and building

• Ensure proper adherence to all safety and government guidelines

• Identify safety issues with machines; document issues; develop action plan to resolve concerns; follow-up to ensure problems are resolved

• Monitor machines to ensure all levels are within EPA, OSHA, and other government guidelines; develop action plan to resolve issues if not; follow-up to ensure problems are resolved

• Assist in the control and scheduling of projects

• Monitor inventory and order parts as necessary

• Monitor energy usage and provide recommendations on better usage

Essential Skills

• HVAC

• PLC troubleshooting

• Maintenance

• EPA certification

• Troubleshooting

• Electrical

• Hydraulics

• Pneumatics

• Mechanical

• Repair

• Preventive maintenance

• Schematic

• 3 phase

• Blueprint reading

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proactive and self-motivated

• Ability to evaluate and repair all types of mechanical and electrical equipment

• Ability to perform under extreme stress during equipment failure

• High School Diploma, Technical School Training (2 years), or 3 to 4 years related experience, or licensed journeyman of a skilled trade

• Basic computer skills for word processing and spreadsheets

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical and electrical schematic diagrams

• Effective communication skills in oral and written form

• Problem-solving skills and ability to draw conclusions

• Interpret technical instructions and diagrams

• EPA Refrigeration Certification (Type II or higher) – Federal requirement for team leaders or maintenance techs servicing or handling refrigeration equipment

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Enjoy a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same, and where your skills and contributions are recognized and rewarded.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you will frequently be exposed to moving mechanical parts. You may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, explosion, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be high. A strong safety awareness is necessary to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of BATON ROUGE, Louisiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $33.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in BATON ROUGE,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 28, 2025.

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.