**Job Title:** **Maintenance Technician (Plastic Extrusion Plant)** **Position Overview:** We are seeking **Maintenance Technicians** to join our team. Ideal candidates will have experience in dismantling and reassembling equipment, troubleshooting hydraulics, and performing equipment repairs. While plastics knowledge is a plus, it is not required. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where mechanical and electrical expertise is critical for maintaining the plant’s operations. **Key Responsibilities:** + Troubleshoot and repair **hydraulic systems** , **pneumatics** , and mechanical equipment such as **gears** , **boilers** , and **pumps** . + Perform routine and preventative maintenance to ensure operational efficiency of plant machinery and equipment. + Dismantle and reassemble equipment for maintenance, repairs, or upgrades. + Read and interpret **blueprints** , **schematics** , and **equipment manuals** to effectively diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues. + Work with **electrical systems** including **480-volt** motors. + Ensure adherence to **safety protocols** , including proper use of **lockout/tagout** procedures and compliance with all **safety regulations** . + Operate hand tools, welding equipment, lathes, and mills for repair and maintenance tasks. + Contribute to **facility maintenance** and upkeep, ensuring that all systems and equipment run smoothly and efficiently. **Skills & Qualifications:** + At least **2-3 years** of experience in **manufacturing maintenance** . + Strong mechanical background with expertise in troubleshooting and repairing **hydraulics** , **gears** , **boilers** , **pumps** , and related equipment. + **Electrical knowledge** , including experience with **PLCs** , **480V systems** , and **motors** . + Experience with **extrusion equipment** , **plastic processing** , and **injection molding** is a plus but not required. + Ability to read and interpret **blueprints** , **product manuals** , and **safety protocols** . + **3 years of experience** in **safety training** and compliance with **lockout/tagout** procedures. + Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. + Must be open to **shift work** and **rotating schedules** . + Knowledge of **preventive maintenance** and equipment repair best practices. **Additional Skills & Experience:** + **Welding** , **lathe** , and **mill** operation experience is a plus. + **Plastics** manufacturing experience is advantageous but not mandatory. + **Pneumatic** systems knowledge is beneficial. **Shift Availability:** + Must be available for **shift work** and **rotating schedules** to meet the needs of the plant's operational demands. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00 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 Jan 25, 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.