Job Information
Aerotek Maintenance Technician in Huntsville, Alabama
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description
Ideal candidates will have experience in HVAC and machine preventative maintenance. This position offers opportunities on both 1st and 2nd shifts, with overtime available. Team members will work in a self-directed, team-based environment to perform skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment.
Responsibilities
Start up, regulate, repair, and shut down equipment.
Ensure equipment operates safely and economically within established limits by monitoring meters, gauges, and computerized controls.
Have working knowledge of PLCs and/or motor controls.
Manually control equipment and make necessary adjustments.
Use hand and power tools to perform repairs and maintenance, ranging from complete overhauls to replacing defective valves, gaskets, or bearings.
Record relevant events and facts concerning operation and maintenance in an equipment log.
Perform routine preventive maintenance on all equipment and identify potential problems or issues.
Detect potential mechanical problems by observing and listening to the machinery.
Routinely check safety devices and correct any trouble that develops.
Perform routine maintenance, such as repairing and replacing pumps, motors, and other operating equipment, lubricating moving parts, replacing filters, and removing soot and corrosion.
Operate, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical systems in a building, including compressors, vacuum pumps, chillers, and all related equipment or hardware.
Maintain all facility components and equipment, parts, and supplies, including HVAC, filters, belts, coils, cooling towers, condensers, and compressors.
Maintain all facility interior and exterior components, including electrical outlets, appliances, cabinetry, doors, locks, plumbing pumps, parking lots, roofs, and signage.
Develop a strong customer service-oriented relationship with clients, employees, and managers.
Solve client facilities-related problems.
Conduct day-to-day activities to ensure the safety and comfort of facility occupants and protect the value and extend the life of the facility asset.
Report all equipment failures or contractor requirements to the Facility Manager.
Execute preventive maintenance programs to protect the value and extend the life of all facility components.
Report needed repairs beyond budget approval limits to the Facility Manager.
Maintain on-call status, 24 hours daily, for immediate action pertaining to critical systems failure when scheduled.
Obtain and follow updates for equipment maintenance improvement and upkeep.
Follow updates on all client, local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, guidelines, and ordinances.
Report all potential liability situations to the Facility Manager.
Maintain client or company-owned or leased vehicles, equipment, and tools in safe, efficient, and effective condition.
Report all emergency situations to client management.
Exhibit good personal grooming, including proper maintenance of company uniforms.
Practice client security regulations and procedures.
Provide project supervision of subcontractors.
Assist in recording and updating project status reports.
Assist in soliciting proposals as necessary on-site.
Perform all assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
Check machinery for proper operation and make necessary adjustments or repairs.
Keep logs of operations and record data such as fuel consumed, temperature, and pressure.
Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning equipment (HVAC), and refrigeration units.
Visually inspect equipment at periodic intervals.
Perform other related duties as required or requested.
Maintain assigned tools and equipment in clean, proper working condition.
Ensure compliance with all company and customer policies, regulations, and procedures.
Communicate effectively in a positive, proactive manner with all team members, customer employees, and vendors.
Participate in the continuous improvement process.
Log daily maintenance performance in detail.
Perform preventative maintenance of equipment.
Report all deficiencies, material required, and actual quantities used to the supervisor.
Meet all physical requirements for this job.
Essential Skills
Troubleshooting
Maintenance technician skills
Mechanical aptitude
Preventive maintenance
HVAC systems
PLC knowledge
Compressor maintenance
Service skills
Industrial maintenance
Building maintenance
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High School Diploma or approved GED (A degree in a Technical related field is a plus)
Minimum 5 years full-time experience as a Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic/Facilities Technician
Why Work Here?
Working on-site at Aerojet Rocketdyne facilities in Huntsville provides an opportunity to work with advanced machinery and HVAC systems. The company offers a supportive and collaborative work environment with a focus on continuous improvement and professional growth.
Work Environment
Climate-controlled manufacturing facilities with opportunities to work in both 1st and 2nd shifts, with overtime available.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Huntsville, Alabama.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $45.00
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 Huntsville,AL.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 28, 2024.
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.