Job Information
Aerotek Maintenance Technician in Rensselaer, New York
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description
This role involves performing various maintenance duties to ensure the smooth operation of the production floor. The Maintenance Technician will oversee equipment setup, respond to maintenance calls, perform preventive maintenance tasks, and maintain inventory systems. The technician will work closely with different departments to support workflow and production schedules.
Responsibilities
Oversee the production floor and ensure operational efficiency.
Respond to maintenance calls, including performing preventive maintenance as required.
Set up equipment in automatic machines, manual operations, and other areas following work instructions.
Change punches and tooling as necessary to maintain production flow.
Repair manufacturing equipment according to established company protocols.
Complete preventive maintenance checklists and related tasks.
Identify recurring problems and provide solutions to reduce or eliminate their occurrence.
Maintain inventory quantities for items tracked in the inventory system.
Follow safety procedures according to approved training and report any dangerous conditions immediately.
Collaborate with Bagging, Roll Making, and Molding departments to manage workflow.
Coordinate with the Production Supervisor and Scheduling on the status of manufacturing orders.
Perform basic quality assessments and paperwork sign-offs.
Essential Skills
Mechanical maintenance
Electrical maintenance
Preventative and corrective maintenance
Production oversight
Programming skills
Supervision experience
Molding expertise
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High school diploma or GED required
2+ years of experience in related fields or training
Optic or vision inspection experience is a plus
Familiarity with PLCs is beneficial
Why Work Here?
Enjoy working in an extremely clean and comfortable environment with smaller teams focused on high production. Our company has grown significantly while maintaining a close-knit team, offering a unique opportunity to join an exclusive and thriving company. All necessary tools are provided by the company.
Work Environment
The work environment involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, occasional toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, and explosive materials. All necessary personal protective equipment is provided. The noise level in the work environment is moderate.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rensselaer, New York.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $26.00/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 Rensselaer,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2025.
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.