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Aerotek Maintenance Technician in Vandalia, Ohio
Job Title: Maintenance Technician – 1st and 3rd Shift
Job Description
The Maintenance Technician supports a high-volume manufacturing operation by performing primarily reactive maintenance on production equipment during 1st and 3rd shift. This role focuses on industrial electrical and mechanical troubleshooting, including work on 24V to 480V systems, variable frequency drives, and PLC-controlled equipment. The technician ensures that plastic extrusion lines and related machinery operate safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems ranging from 24V DC up to 480V, including supply cabinets and associated components.
Diagnose and resolve issues with variable frequency drives (VFDs) and drive controls, including troubleshooting over Ethernet where applicable.
Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repair on production equipment, including plastic extrusion machines, palletizers, wrappers, grinders, and rolling conveyors.
Identify, diagnose, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic system issues to keep equipment running reliably.
Use PLC troubleshooting techniques to help identify the root cause of equipment faults and support efficient resolution.
Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and pneumatic diagrams to guide repair and troubleshooting activities.
Respond promptly to reactive maintenance requests to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
Work collaboratively with the dedicated preventive maintenance team by communicating recurring issues and equipment concerns.
Follow all safety procedures and best practices while working with high-voltage and moving equipment.
Document maintenance activities as required to support accurate records and continuous improvement.
Essential Skills
Proven experience in industrial 480V electrical troubleshooting in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Hands-on experience with industrial mechanical maintenance on production machinery.
Proficiency working with low-voltage systems from 24V up to 480V electrical systems.
Strong electrical troubleshooting skills across a range of industrial equipment.
Ability to perform PLC troubleshooting to assist in diagnosing equipment issues.
Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems in an industrial setting.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and pneumatic diagrams.
Capability to work a 3rd shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on a rotating 2-2-3 shift pattern.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with maintenance on plastic extrusion equipment or in a plastics manufacturing environment.
Experience in troubleshooting and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting using Ethernet-based communication.
Ability to interpret complex electrical and pneumatic schematics for advanced troubleshooting.
Schooling or formal training in robotics and automation is a significant plus.
Experience with palletizers, wrappers, grinders, and conveyor systems is beneficial.
Comfort working with VFDs and drive controls in a production environment.
Why Work Here?
Employees benefit from a clean, climate-controlled facility that supports comfort and safety throughout the shift. The organization offers strong job security, reflecting a stable operation with consistent demand. Team members have opportunities for growth, with the chance to expand their technical skills and advance within the maintenance and automation functions.
Work Environment
The role is based in a clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility focused on plastic extrusion and related packaging operations. The Maintenance Technician works on 1st or 3rd shift from 7:00AM to 7:00PM or 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, supporting continuous production. The environment includes exposure to industrial equipment such as extrusion lines, palletizers, wrappers, grinders, and conveyors, along with electrical systems from 24V to 480V, VFDs, PLC-controlled machinery, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems. The facility emphasizes safety, reliability, and long-term job stability, and provides an organized setting that supports focused troubleshooting and technical work.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vandalia, OH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $36.00/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 Vandalia,OH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.