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Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description

Join our manufacturing operations team as a Maintenance Technician! In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment used in the manufacture of paints, adhesives, and specialty chemical products. The ideal candidate will have experience in industrial maintenance, preventative maintenance programs, mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, and supporting safe, efficient plant operations.

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain mixers, pumps, conveyors, motors, agitators, filling equipment, and material handling systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Inspect machinery and identify potential issues before failures occur.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, and work orders.
• Install, repair, and replace plant equipment and components as needed.
• Assist with equipment upgrades, plant projects, and process improvements.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with plant safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and work documentation.
• Support production teams to ensure maximum equipment reliability.
• Practice good housekeeping and maintain organized maintenance areas.

• Experience in industrial maintenance.
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Preventive maintenance (PMs).
• Electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Knowledge of motors, pumps, and gearboxes.
• PLC troubleshooting.
• Equipment repair and installation.
• Manufacturing maintenance.
• Safety compliance knowledge (LOTO/OSHA).

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proven experience as an Industrial Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Mechanic, or Maintenance Technician.
• Experience with electrical systems, motors, controls, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Ability to read and understand technical manuals and schematics.
• Basic computer skills for maintenance documentation.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible schedules when required.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Our company offers a strong safety-focused culture, providing a stable and growing work environment. Employees benefit from company-paid health insurance, a generous 401(k) matching program, and 13 paid holidays and vacation time. There are ample career advancement opportunities within maintenance and operations, as well as the chance to work on a variety of industrial equipment.

The work environment is a chemical manufacturing facility, where employees are exposed to industrial machinery, pumps, mixers, and production equipment. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. The role involves a combination of indoor plant maintenance and production floor support, which may require lifting, climbing ladders, confined space entry, and overtime as needed.

This is a Contract position based out of Berlin, CT.

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $39.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Berlin,CT.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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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 meet 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 in solving 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.

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