Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial production equipment, including furnaces and automated machinery. You will work with mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems such as hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, belts, and PLC-controlled equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair furnaces, production equipment, and facility systems to ensure continuous and safe operation.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repairs on equipment such as hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, belts, motors, and three-phase systems.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting on PLC-controlled equipment and other industrial electrical systems up to 480V.
• Use PLC troubleshooting techniques to diagnose and resolve equipment malfunctions and minimize downtime.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation to support accurate diagnosis and repair.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment to extend equipment life and reduce unplanned outages.
• Carry out equipment changeovers and adjustments to support production needs and product changes.
• Use basic welding skills to repair and maintain equipment and structural components as needed.
• Utilize hand tools and industrial maintenance tools safely and effectively during installation, repair, and maintenance activities.
• Document maintenance work performed and communicate equipment status and issues to appropriate team members.
• Support a safe work environment by following established safety procedures and reporting equipment or facility hazards.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems and electronics, equivalent to a two-year technical college education.
• Proficiency in industrial electrical troubleshooting, including work on systems up to 480V.
• Hands-on experience with PLC troubleshooting in an industrial setting.
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, belts, and motors.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and technical diagrams.
• Experience with three-phase electrical systems.
• Basic welding experience for equipment and facility repairs.
• Proven ability to perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on industrial equipment.
• Competent use of hand tools and standard industrial maintenance tools.
• Experience working in an industrial or automotive-related environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Two-year technical college education or equivalent knowledge in electrical systems and electronics.
• Experience in industrial maintenance within automotive or construction-related industries is beneficial.
• Comfort working with highly automated machinery and learning unique, specialized equipment through extended training.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a maintenance team in a production environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to troubleshooting complex equipment issues.

Why Work Here?

This organization offers the stability of a company that has been in business for more than 80 years, serving major sectors such as automotive and construction and operating as a leader in thermal heat treatment. You will join a safe and stable workplace with a laid-back, easy-going culture and access to unique, highly automated equipment that supports long-term skill development. The benefits package includes health, dental, and vision coverage, a 3% 401(k) match up to 6% invested, 10 paid holidays, and approximately 2.5 weeks of PTO after one year. Employees also receive a consistent annual pay increase each May, typically between $0.75 and $1.00, supporting long-term growth and financial security.

Work Environment

The role is based in a non-climate-controlled industrial facility with highly automated and unique machinery. The environment is described as very laid back and easy going, with extensive training provided due to the specialized nature of the equipment. Team members wear steel-toe footwear and work pants as part of the dress code and regularly work around industrial furnaces, conveyors, and automated systems. The setting emphasizes safety, hands-on maintenance work, and collaboration within a production-focused operation.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Murfreesboro, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $49920.00 - $62400.00/yr.

2.5 weeks PTO after 1 year Benefits - Dental, Vision, Health 3% 401K Match, up to 6% invested 10 Paid Holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Murfreesboro,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.