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Aerotek Maintenance Technician in Memphis, Tennessee
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description
The Maintenance Technician installs, maintains, and repairs high-speed packaging and production equipment in an industrial soap manufacturing facility. This role focuses on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, equipment rebuilds, and support of production lines to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation. Initial training takes place on a Monday–Friday first shift schedule.
Responsibilities
Install new production lines and components, including AC inverters, drives, motors, and control panels.
Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on high-speed packaging and processing equipment to minimize downtime.
Disassemble equipment and machinery for maintenance, repair, and inspection, and reassemble to proper operating condition.
Break down and rebuild valves and related components to ensure proper operation and product quality.
Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics to diagnose and correct equipment problems.
Work across multiple crafts, including hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, controls, gearboxes, and circuits, to complete required repairs.
Perform corrective actions when equipment is not functioning properly, which may include basic welding or other repair methods as needed.
Support PLC and electrical troubleshooting, particularly on first shift, to resolve control and automation issues.
Conduct routine preventive maintenance on production and packaging equipment to reduce unplanned breakdowns.
Collaborate with production staff to identify recurring issues and implement long-term solutions.
Follow safety procedures and best practices while working with electrical systems, moving machinery, and pressurized systems.
Essential Skills
At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong electrical and PLC knowledge, particularly for troubleshooting and supporting first shift operations.
Proficiency in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting on high-speed packaging and production equipment.
Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics and diagrams.
Multi-craft maintenance skills, including hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, controls, gearboxes, and circuits.
Hands-on experience with drives, AC inverters, motors, and control panels.
Ability to safely disassemble and reassemble complex machinery and valves.
Capability to perform necessary repairs, potentially including basic welding, to restore equipment to service.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to determine and execute the steps needed to resolve equipment issues.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working with high-speed packaging lines in a manufacturing setting.
Comfort working with both electrical and mechanical systems in an industrial environment.
Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team to support production goals.
Willingness to learn and adapt to new equipment, technologies, and procedures.
Why Work Here?
You join a production environment where your technical expertise directly supports a recognizable consumer product. The organization offers a stable first shift schedule with opportunities for occasional overtime, allowing you to balance work and personal commitments. You work with a variety of equipment and technologies, providing continuous learning and skill development. Collaboration between maintenance and production teams is encouraged, and your input in solving problems and improving reliability is valued.
Work Environment
The environment involves working around moving machinery, electrical systems, and pressurized hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and requires adherence to all safety procedures and appropriate industrial attire.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Memphis, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Memphis,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 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.