Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician

Aerotek is hiring a Maintenance Technician for a manufacturing facility located in Southaven, MS. This position is a 2nd shift contract to hire opportunity paying $30-$37/hr depending on experience. If interested and qualified please apply for immediate consideration.

This Multi-craft Maintenance Technician role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining production equipment in a manufacturing environment. You will work with both mechanical and electrical systems to ensure equipment runs safely, efficiently, and reliably, performing preventive maintenance and responding to breakdowns as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and diagnose basic mechanical issues involving components such as gears, bearings, and pumps.
• Perform mechanical repairs on production and facility equipment to restore proper operation.
• Conduct more in-depth mechanical and electrical troubleshooting based on your skill level and experience.
• Carry out preventive maintenance tasks to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Support PLC-controlled equipment by assisting with basic PLC troubleshooting as appropriate.
• Change filters and fluids on machinery and equipment according to maintenance schedules.
• Identify and correctly use hand tools, power tools, and other maintenance-related equipment.
• Work safely in a manufacturing environment, following all established procedures and guidelines.
• Lift and move equipment or parts weighing 50 pounds or more as required for maintenance tasks.
• Collaborate with production staff to understand equipment issues and prioritize repair activities.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate equipment status to relevant team members.

Essential Skills

• Basic mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing mechanical repair, including work on gears, bearings, pumps, and related components.
• Ability to conduct preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills, including working with PLC-controlled equipment.
• Ability to change out filters and fluids on machinery.
• Ability to correctly identify and use maintenance tools.
• Capability to lift 50+ pounds safely and repeatedly as part of daily duties.
• Schooling in maintenance plus at least 6+ months of maintenance experience, or 23+ years of maintenance experience without formal schooling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Familiarity with PLC control systems and PLC troubleshooting.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset and ability to diagnose issues efficiently.
• Attention to detail when performing preventive maintenance and repairs.
• Willingness to work on different shifts, including 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a production environment where maintenance is valued as a critical part of keeping operations running smoothly. The facility offers multiple shifts, providing flexibility for different schedules. You will gain hands-on experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical systems, including PLC-controlled equipment, and have the opportunity to build and grow your technical skill set in a supportive, safety-focused setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of HORN LAKE, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $37.00/hr individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 HORN LAKE, MS.

Final date to receive applications

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.