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Aerotek Maintenance Technician in Madison, Wisconsin
Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description
Join a team dedicated to manufacturing high-end stainless steel kitchen appliances such as stoves, microwaves, and refrigerators. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be a versatile professional, adept in both mechanical and electrical repairs, ensuring the smooth operation of various plant equipment.
Responsibilities
Perform mechanical and electrical repairs, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance on all plant equipment including fabrication equipment, lasers, presses, robots, automated conveyor lines, thermoforming machines, and foam forming machines.
Conduct minor welding and fabrication tasks.
Engage in electrical work up to 480v and PLC troubleshooting (primarily Allen-Bradley and some Siemens).
Participate in special projects as needed.
Use personal basic tools for tasks while more expensive tools will be provided.
Essential Skills
5 years of experience as an industrial maintenance technician.
Proficiency in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic repair, and preventive maintenance.
Strong troubleshooting skills with electrical schematics and blueprints.
Experience in PLC troubleshooting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Possession of a 2-year technical degree.
Why Work Here?
Experience a direct hire opportunity in a state-of-the-art facility that is large, clean, automated, and climate-controlled. Enjoy a robust benefits package and the option to join the Union after 90 days. Benefit from opportunities for professional development, including schooling with 11 available courses and potential pay increases. Take advantage of the free on-site healthcare clinic and lab for employees and their families. Enjoy a supportive work environment with room for advancement into different departments such as welding, maintenance, and machining.
Work Environment
Work in one of the cleanest and well-kept manufacturing facilities in Southern Wisconsin, spanning 600,000 square feet. The facility is climate-controlled, maintaining a constant temperature of 72 degrees. The third shift operates from 10 PM to 6 AM, Sunday night to Friday morning, with options for flexible working hours ranging from 40 to 60 hours per week. The maintenance team aims to expand to 9 technicians on both the 2nd and 3rd shifts. Enjoy a $1.50 premium for 2nd shift and a $2.50 premium for 3rd shift.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Madison, WI.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/yr.
Direct Hire
Very large, clean, automated and climate controlled facility - always 72 degrees!
Will pay for schooling
Really strong benefits and insurance - also the option to joint he Union at 90 days if you want
They offer different levels of pay bumps - they will send you back to school and there are 11 courses you can take. High end of Maintenance pay is $37/hr before the premium
Workout facility, state of the art facility, and free onsite UW healthcare clinic AND lab for employees and their family
They put a lot of time and money into keeping the facility and machinery well kept
They make a high end, quality product
Tons of room for advancement and into different departments: welding, maintenance, machining
Maintenance Supervisor is really easy to get along with
Don't need to work OT if you don't want to
Don't do Layoffs within Maintenance
$1.50 premium for 2nd shift $2.50 for 3rd shift
Pay scale; $27-37/hr before premium
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Madison,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 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.