Job Information
Aerotek Maintenance Technician in Newport News, Virginia
Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description
Under general supervision, repair and maintain machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe, and electrical systems in an industrial establishment. Perform related work as required.
Responsibilities
Install, maintain, and repair machinery, equipment, physical structures, pipe, and electrical systems following specifications, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings using hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes, and measuring and testing instruments.
Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment using electrical and electronic test equipment.
Listen for unusual sounds from machines or equipment to detect malfunctions and discuss machine operation variations with supervisors or other maintenance workers to diagnose problems or repair machines.
Dismantle defective machines and equipment, and install new or repaired parts following specifications and blueprints using precision measuring instruments and hand tools.
Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery using rags, brushes, and grease guns.
Install and repair components of machinery and equipment. Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.
Repair and maintain physical structure specifications.
Install, program, or repair automated machinery and equipment, such as programmable controllers.
Set up and operate machine tools, such as lathes, grinders, drills, and milling machines to repair or fabricate machine parts, jigs, fixtures, and tools.
Operate cutting torch or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
Fabricate and repair counters, benches, partitions, and other wood structures.
Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automated-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines such as pumps, draft fans, stokers, and burners.
Install and repair refrigerating systems according to blueprints and engineering specifications using knowledge of refrigeration, structural layout, function, and design of components.
Essential Skills
Troubleshooting
Preventive maintenance
Maintenance repair
Maintenance on all machinery - conveyors, filler machines, gears, shafts, computer systems connected to machines
Electrical
Mechanical
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in food manufacturing
Ability to work with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
Experience with automated machinery and equipment
Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes, and measuring and testing instruments
Why Work Here?
Enjoy opportunities for growth and development, alongside comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision benefits when transitioning to permanent roles. Additionally, a 401k option is available, enhancing your future financial security.
Work Environment
Work in a refrigerated environment, often near dairy and other common allergens such as eggs and nuts.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, VA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $31.00/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 Newport News,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 8, 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.