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Lead Maintenance Technician Job Description This role leads maintenance activities in a heavy industrial foundry environment, combining hands-on mechanical, electrical, and basic controls work with day-to-day leadership on the floor You will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a wide range of equipment to ensure maximum uptime and operational efficiency, while supporting and collaborating closely with the maintenance team and other departments Job Responsibilities Troubleshoot equipment issues across the facility to minimize downtime and keep production running efficiently Perform preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems and maintain accurate documentation of all work performed Repair and maintain mechanical systems, including removing, replacing, and troubleshooting motors and pumps, and replacing bearings such as pillow block bearings Repair and maintain electrical systems, including unwiring and rewiring pumps and motors, pulling electrical wiring, and working safely with systems up to 480V Repair and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems to support reliable operation of production equipment Access HMI (Human-Machine Interface) screens to read error codes, interpret system feedback, and troubleshoot basic control-related issues Respond promptly to maintenance requests, assess urgency, and prioritize tasks to maximize equipment uptime Collaborate closely with maintenance team members, supervisors, and other departments to support production goals and resolve issues efficiently Provide on-the-floor leadership by setting a high standard for safety, workmanship, and teamwork within the maintenance function Essential Skills Strong mechanical aptitude with experience removing, replacing, and troubleshooting electric motors Ability to replace bearings, including pillow block bearings, and rebuild and maintain industrial pumps Electrical aptitude with experience unwiring and rewiring pumps and motors and pulling electrical wiring Comfort working with and around electrical systems up to 480 volts while following safe work practices Basic controls experience, including the ability to access HMI screens, read error codes, and understand their meaning Ability to troubleshoot basic control-related issues based on HMI feedback and system behavior Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Novi, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $103000.00/yr. Benefit Package OT Policy (Anything after 40 is 1.5x, Anything after 58 Hours is Doubletime) Family Enviroment - Ops Managers Mother passed, All 38 other employees gave him a card.. Really meant alot to him 401k Match Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Novi,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 13, 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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
