Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Elkridge
Posted on: January 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Technician Job Description As a Technician, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining all manufacturing equipment within the production areas. You will ensure machinery and equipment are in optimum working condition and provide technical assistance to operators and supervisors on mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic problems. This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and replacing electrical components for various types of manufacturing equipment. Responsibilities Start up the equipment and review ladder logic. Maintain machinery and equipment in optimum working condition. Provide technical assistance to operators and supervisors on mechanical, electrical, electronic, and pneumatic issues. Recommend replacement of equipment and schedule preventive maintenance. Diagnose, repair, and replace electrical components for manufacturing equipment, including variable speed motors, VFDs, Micromaster drives, encoders, contractors, relays, and related software programs. Troubleshoot and repair control wiring and board repairs as needed. Use all electrical measurement devices and mechanic tools. Read and interpret equipment operation and parts manuals and electrical schematics. Perform computer tasks related to work. Troubleshoot, repair, and install low and high voltage (single, three-phase) industrial electromechanical and control systems for utility and production equipment. Install, wire, and maintain relays, photo-eyes, limit switches, proximity switches, solenoid valves, motors, starters, VFDs, PLC I/O modules, analog control devices, and safety circuits. Essential Skills 2-5 years of experience working as a technician in an industrial manufacturing environment. Experience with wiring and troubleshooting. Mechanical troubleshooting experience. Ability to perform mechanical work, including valve replacement, conveyor bearing and chain replacement, motor/gearbox replacement, and electrical lube routes. Experience reading blueprints and schematics. Additional Skills & Qualifications Must provide own basic tools. Why Work Here? Join a dynamic team where your technical skills will be valued and enhanced. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a challenging environment that encourages growth and development. Work Environment The work environment is a manufacturing setting that may be dusty and is not temperature-controlled. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elkridge, MD. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/hr. 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 Elkridge,MD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 30, 2026. 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. Company Description 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. Company Description 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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