Industrial Maintenance Technician $26-28/hour Apply soon! Job Description The Industrial Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role focuses on diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues, performing emergency and preventive maintenance, and supporting machine changeovers to minimize downtime and keep production running smoothly. Responsibilities Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical machine issues to identify root causes and implement effective repairs. Perform emergency repairs on production equipment to minimize downtime and maintain continuous operations. Execute work orders and complete scheduled maintenance tasks, including cleaning and lubricating machines. Communicate performance issues, safety concerns, and repair needs to the Group Lead or Production Supervisor in a timely and clear manner. Perform efficient machine changeovers, including mandrel changes, flame set-up, feeder re-stacker adjustments, conveyor changes, counter changes, and feed screw set-up. Fine-tune flame re-stackers and other machine components to ensure optimal performance and product quality. Sanitize machines and complete all required sign-offs to support quality and safety standards. Record production issues and maintenance activities on shift reports to support accurate documentation and communication between shifts. Update the schedule board with equipment issues and maintenance status to keep the team informed. Maintain and clean color heads so they run efficiently and smoothly during production. Read and interpret blueprints and equipment documentation to support accurate troubleshooting and repairs. Work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams to prioritize tasks and support overall production goals. Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while performing maintenance, repairs, and equipment adjustments. Essential Skills Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in machine maintenance and repair. Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues on production machinery. Knowledge of printing machines and presses, including printing press operations and components. Experience with plastics injection molding equipment and processes. Mechanical certification or equivalent mechanical training and experience. Experience working with hydraulics and the ability to diagnose and repair hydraulic systems. Experience working with pneumatics, including troubleshooting and maintaining pneumatic components. Experience working with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) for basic troubleshooting and equipment support. Ability to perform machine maintenance, including cleaning, lubrication, adjustments, and part replacement. Ability to perform efficient machine changeovers, including mechanical and set-up adjustments. Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical documentation. Demonstrated reliability and strong work ethic in previous roles. Ability to work a 2 days and 1 night shift 2-2-3 rotating schedule. Additional Skills & Qualifications Positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to take initiative. Reliable and trustworthy, with a consistent history of strong work ethic and accountability. Flexibility to adapt to different situations, tasks, and working styles across various individuals and groups. Good judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze problems from multiple angles and evaluate alternatives before choosing the best solution. Strong sense of urgency and ownership, taking responsibility without being asked in order to achieve results. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external partners by meeting expectations and building trust and respect. Commitment to upholding a customer-focused culture in all interactions and decisions. Comfort working in a production environment with printing presses, printing machines, and plastics injection molding equipment. Experience as a mechanical or maintenance technician in a manufacturing or industrial setting. Why Work Here? You will join a dynamic, fast-paced production environment that values fairness, equity, and non-discriminatory practices as everyday standards, not exceptions. The culture emphasizes trust, respect, and collaboration, creating a supportive team environment where your contributions are recognized and appreciated. You will work alongside skilled professionals, gain exposure to advanced production technologies, and have opportunities to grow your technical capabilities while contributing directly to the success of the operation. Work Environment Work takes place in a production facility with moderate noise levels and active machinery, including printing presses and plastics injection molding equipment. The role is physically demanding and requires heavy lifting, prolonged standing, and frequent walking, climbing, reaching, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, gripping, and grasping. You will perform repetitive arm, wrist, and shoulder movements as part of routine maintenance and machine operation tasks. The position follows a 2 days and 1 night shift 2-2-3 rotating schedule, requiring flexibility to work both day and night shifts in a structured, safety-focused environment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lees Summit, MO. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $28.00/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 Lees Summit,MO.
Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 21, 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.
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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.