Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for inspecting, testing, troubleshooting, repairing, and installing machinery and equipment. You will monitor equipment to detect malfunctions, discuss machine operation variations with team members, and install or repair electrical devices. You will also work with pipe systems, automated machinery, HVAC equipment, and material handling equipment. Additionally, you will follow established preventative maintenance guidelines and ensure adherence to safety and government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, test, troubleshoot, repair, and install machinery and equipment.

• Monitor equipment to detect malfunctions.

• Discuss machine operation variations with supervisor or other team members to diagnose problems and repair machines.

• Install, repair, or replace electrical devices such as transformers, relays, circuit breakers, starters, and safety and limit switches.

• Layout, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

• Install, program, and troubleshoot automated machinery and Programmable Logic Controllers.

• Install, troubleshoot, and repair refrigeration and HVAC equipment.

• Service and repair material handling equipment.

• Monitor main electrical panel and troubleshoot as necessary.

• Repair and maintain boilers, water heaters, water conditioning equipment, and all water distribution systems.

• Follow established preventative maintenance guidelines.

• Coordinate with other departments to schedule maintenance for machines.

• Perform all necessary maintenance and update logs as necessary.

• Report major problems to supervisor.

• Maintain building through painting, repairing minor structural problems, and other repairs as necessary.

• Repair and maintain the physical structure of the establishment.

• General maintenance repairs of office and building.

• Ensure proper adherence to all safety and government guidelines.

• Identify safety issues with machines; document issues; develop action plan to resolve concerns; follow-up to ensure problems are resolved.

• Monitor machines to ensure all levels are within EPA, OSHA, and other government guidelines; develop action plan to resolve issues if not; follow-up to ensure problems are resolved.

• Assist in the control and scheduling of projects.

• Monitor inventory and order parts as necessary.

• Monitor energy usage and provide recommendations on better usage.

Essential Skills

• HVAC

• PLC troubleshooting

• Maintenance

• EPA Certification

• Troubleshooting

• Electrical

• Hydraulics

• Pneumatics

• Mechanical repair

• Preventive maintenance

• Schematic interpretation

• 3-phase electrical systems

• Blueprint reading

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• HS Diploma, Technical School Training (two years), or 3 to 4 years of related experience

• Licensed journeyman of a skilled trade

• Basic computer skills for word processing and spreadsheets

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, mechanical and electrical schematic diagrams

• Effective communication skills in oral and written form

• Problem-solving and conclusion-drawing abilities

• Interpretation of technical instructions and diagrams

• EPA Refrigeration Certification (Type II or higher)

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where safety and teamwork are prioritized. Employees are encouraged to grow and develop their skills through continuous learning and hands-on experience. The company values work-life balance and provides opportunities for career advancement and personal growth.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, you will be frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, explosion, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be high. Strong safety awareness is required to ensure a safe and healthy workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of BATON ROUGE, Louisiana.

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.