Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Employer: Aerotek. **Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** This role focuses on maintaining and repairing equipment in an industrial plastic conduit manufacturing environment. The Maintenance Technician diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues, performs preventive maintenance on a variety of machinery, and keeps extrusion lines running smoothly to support consistent, high-quality production. **Responsibilities** + Perform troubleshooting and repair on industrial machinery, with a primary focus on plastic extrusion lines used for bending, heating, and cooling plastic conduit. + Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to minimize downtime and maintain smooth production. + Conduct preventive maintenance on a variety of machines and equipment to improve reliability and extend equipment life. + Work with electrical systems including 480V and 3-phase motors, following appropriate safety procedures and best practices. + Inspect machinery regularly to identify potential problems and recommend corrective actions before failures occur. + Support production teams by responding promptly to maintenance requests and communicating repair status and timelines. + Use tools and testing equipment to troubleshoot and repair systems, including basic PLC-related issues where applicable. + Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately to support planning and continuous improvement. + Collaborate with other maintenance and production staff to improve equipment performance and reduce recurring issues. + Work safely in a non-climate-controlled industrial facility, following all safety guidelines and maintaining a clean, orderly work area. + Adapt to a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, including regular weekend shifts, to provide consistent maintenance coverage for 24/7 operations. **Essential Skills** + Proven experience in industrial maintenance within a manufacturing environment. + Strong knowledge of