Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on installing, troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of mechanical and electrical systems in a heavy industrial heat-treat facility. The technician ensures reliable operation of furnaces, ovens, material handling equipment, and supporting systems by performing both corrective and preventive maintenance in a demanding production environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical systems including hydraulics, pneumatics, chemical systems, and industrial piping.
• Perform detailed documentation of all maintenance performed on equipment to ensure accurate records and compliance with company maintenance regulations.
• Carry out preventive maintenance tasks such as changing filters, replacing belts, greasing fittings, checking oil and lubrication levels, performing thermocouple checks, and maintaining furnace systems.
• Conduct maintenance on forklifts and other material handling equipment to support safe and efficient movement of materials.
• Perform maintenance on furnaces and ovens used in heat treating operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
• Utilize blueprints, schematics, manufacturing instructions, and service manuals to diagnose issues and complete repairs correctly.
• Perform minor electrical repairs and troubleshoot 480V industrial electrical systems, including three-phase circuits.
• Move materials to stock areas using appropriate material handling equipment as needed to support production and maintenance activities.
• Adhere to all company safety policies, maintenance regulations, and lockout/tagout procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow 5S programs and contribute to maintaining an organized, clean, and efficient work area.
• Support welding and fabrication tasks as needed to repair or modify equipment and components.
• Assist with PLC and electrical troubleshooting using schematics and other technical documentation when required.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a heavy industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in hydraulics, pneumatics, and industrial piping systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, manufacturing instructions, service manuals, and electrical schematics.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems, including furnaces, ovens, forklifts, and material handling equipment.
• Experience working with 480V industrial electrical systems, including three-phase power, and performing minor electrical repairs.
• Solid understanding of preventive maintenance practices, including filter changes, belt replacements, lubrication, and thermocouple checks.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures and commitment to strict safety compliance.
• Comfort working in a non–temperature-controlled, heavy industrial environment that is very warm year-round due to heat-treat operations.
• Ability to work overtime, including most Saturdays, with an expected workweek of approximately 46–48 hours.
• Capability to use material handling equipment to move parts and materials safely and efficiently.
• Effective troubleshooting skills for both mechanical and electrical issues in an industrial setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Willoughby, OH.

The pay range for this position is $63440.00 - $63440.00/yr.

Competitive Benefits Package: • Medical benefits (including Teledoc Telehealth Visits) • Dental benefits • Group Life Insurance • Voluntary Life Insurance • Vision Insurance • Holiday Pay • Sickness & Accident pay • 401k with employer match and employer contribution up to 5.5% • Employee Assistance Program

This is a fully onsite position in Willoughby,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 17, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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