Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our second shift team. In this role, you will be responsible for troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems on production equipment used for manufacturing windows and doors. Your duties will also include performing preventative maintenance on various machinery and equipment such as conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, motors, bearings, saws, and overhead cranes. Additionally, you will repair conveyors, hydraulics, electrical systems, pneumatics, and motors. You will be required to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams for production equipment. While PLC troubleshooting is a bonus skill, it is not mandatory. You will also be expected to log maintenance and repairs accurately within a software system and monitor the inventory for the maintenance department.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems on production equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery such as conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, motors, bearings, saws, and cranes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Log maintenance and repairs accurately within software.
• Monitor inventory for the maintenance department.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Enjoy frequent cookouts and quarterly employee appreciation events. Eligible employees can participate in our employee home makeover program. Join a close-knit maintenance team and enjoy autonomy in your role. Our company is growing, offering top-of-the-line products within the industry.

Work Environment

This role is primarily based in Norwalk, with the main responsibilities there, but may require occasional support in West Des Moines. The position is for the second shift, from 2 : 30 pm to 11 : 00 pm. As the sole technician on this shift, you will have the autonomy to manage tasks and collaborate with other production managers. The facility is not climate-controlled, which means it can get hot in the summer and cold near doors in the winter. You will have access to a golf cart equipped with all necessary tools for mobility across the plant.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of West Des Moines, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Des Moines,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.