Automation Maintenance Tech | $45 / hr + Per Diem

Job Title : Maintenance Technician

Shifts : 2nd and 3rd

Training : Day shift for 2–4 weeks

Job Overview

We're hiring an experienced Maintenance Technician to work on CNC machines and automated equipment. You'll handle electrical repairs and diagnostics for mills, lathes, machining centers, robots, and other industrial tools. This includes working with systems like cranes, conveyors, furnaces, washers, and ABB robots. You'll use laptops to troubleshoot machines and log your work using a Maintenance Management System (MMS).

Key Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair CNC machines and automation tools

Perform electrical maintenance on various equipment

Troubleshoot AC / DC drives, sensors, wiring, encoders, and 480V systems

Use laptops to connect to machines and identify issues

Log maintenance tasks using a company-provided computer or tablet

Prioritize repairs based on equipment importance

Required Skills

Strong experience with CNC machine troubleshooting and repair

Ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics

Skilled in PLCs, relay logic, and ladder logic

Experience with HMI troubleshooting and PLC editing

Familiarity with control systems like Allen Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell, and Fanuc

Knowledge of AC / DC power and Glass Scale Linear Encoders

Why Apply

Competitive pay above market rates

Fast-track hiring process

Work Environment

Clean, climate-controlled manufacturing facility

Machine shop setting

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Houston, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $45.00 / 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 Houston,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 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.