Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment, primarily loaders, shears, grapple, skid steers, forklifts, and tractor/trailers. The role involves performing daily preventive maintenance, physical duties associated with the operation, and maintaining necessary paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair complex mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment.

• Perform daily preventive maintenance on equipment as required.

• Perform physical duties associated with equipment operation.

• Maintain necessary paperwork pertinent to assigned tasks.

• Ensure compliance with dress code and proper PPE at all times.

• Prepare all necessary documentation including Bill of Ladings, Work Orders, Purchase Orders, and Tool Orders.

• Work with conveyor systems, hydraulic systems, and PLCs.

• Perform welding, torch cutting, grinding, and weld set-up.

• Set up and break down machinery.

• Assist operations by occasionally operating balers and heavy equipment such as skid steers, front loaders, and forklifts.

• Make decisions, solve problems, and handle high-stress situations calmly and safely.

• Work independently in the absence of direct supervision.

• Maintain a clean and organized working environment.

Essential Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting

• Mechanical repairs

• Hydraulics and pneumatics

• Preventive maintenance

• Service and repair

• Reading schematics and blueprints

• PLC troubleshooting and control

• Industrial maintenance

• Welding and grinding

• Conveyor system maintenance

• Motor repairs

• 3-phase electrical systems

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong problem-solving abilities

• Ability to sort and identify tools and parts

• Pass a pre-employment drug screening

• Pass a pre-employment background check

• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when necessary

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial setting that is often loud and dirty, with work primarily performed outdoors. Proper PPE must be worn at all times to ensure safety.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dallas, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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 Dallas,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 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.