Job Information
Aerotek Industrial Maintenance Technician in Knoxville, Tennessee
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description
The main duties of the Maintenance Technician are to ensure that all electrical schematics and instrumentation are calibrated and current, troubleshoot during unscheduled equipment downtime, and complete preventive maintenance service. This role involves providing emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production and performing scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service in a multi-shift environment. The Technician will perform duties including, but not limited to, mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of machines. Additionally, the Technician supports an optimized production environment by applying the principles of Lean Manufacturing and 5S, maintains and performs repairs to the facility, and participates in special projects as assigned.
Responsibilities
Ensure all electrical schematics and instrumentation are calibrated and current.
Troubleshoot during unscheduled equipment downtime.
Complete preventive maintenance service.
Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs of production equipment during production.
Perform scheduled maintenance repairs of production equipment during machine service in a multi-shift environment.
Conduct mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repair of machines.
Support an optimized production environment by applying the principles of Lean Manufacturing and 5S.
Maintain and perform repairs to the facility.
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Skills
Electrical troubleshooting and maintenance.
Mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
Hydraulics troubleshooting and repair.
Pneumatics troubleshooting and repair.
Preventive maintenance.
Service and repair of production equipment.
Ability to read and interpret schematics.
Why Work Here?
This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values innovation and continuous improvement. Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and grow within the company. The company supports work-life balance and provides flexibility to ensure employees are able to thrive both personally and professionally.
Work Environment
This role operates in a multi-shift production environment. The Maintenance Technician will work with various technologies and equipment, performing duties that may involve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. The facility follows Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles to optimize production efficiency. The dress code is typically casual, with safety attire required when necessary.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Knoxville, Tennessee.
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.