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Aerotek Maintenance Technician in Valparaiso, Indiana
Maintenance Technician
Currently hiring a Maintenance Technician in the Valparaiso, IN area. Hiring immediately.
Job Description
Perform maintenance on converting and paper machines.
Troubleshoot conveyors and printing presses.
Replace and rewire AC/DC motors from 480V to 2140V.
Change gearboxes and bearings.
Repair hydraulic systems, change filters and fluids, and repair brake systems.
Perform MIG welding on steel materials.
Troubleshoot drives and PLCs.
Fabricate parts using drill presses and torches.
Order parts and manage work orders through CMMS.
Essential Skills
Electrical knowledge up to 480V 3 Phase with 24V circuitry. Ability to read schematics.
Mechanical work with industrial bearings, conveyors, or automated equipment.
Troubleshooting of automated equipment.
Own tools.
PLC knowledge - reading inputs/outputs.
Work Environment
The facility is large, with corrugating and converting machines the size of a football field. It is temperature regulated in the winter but can get hot and humid in the summer. The manufacturing floor is very clean, with scrap material collected below the production floor. The dress code includes uniforms, safety glasses, and ear plugs. The team consists of 20 maintenance employees, and you will work alongside 3 other maintenance candidates. Training will be on the 1st shift (7 AM - 3 PM) for 3 months, then transition to the 2nd (3 PM - 11 PM) or 3rd shift (11 PM - 7 AM). Maintenance work is required every other weekend (12 days on, 2 days off).
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $72800.00/yr.
• Insurance benefits and wellness reimbursement program within ONE MONTH of hire
• Paid holidays from Day 1
• 3 Months: 401(k) with match
• 6 Months: PAID vacation days
• 12 Months: FULL tuition reimbursement and PAID childbearing and parenting leave
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Valparaiso,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 11, 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.