Maintenance Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Newport News
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience. The ideal candidate will be adept at reading blueprints and working with various machinery components, including motors, pumps, gears, and conveyors. You will perform both preventative and corrective maintenance independently in a dynamic industrial setting. Responsibilities Conduct mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairs. Read and interpret blueprints to execute maintenance tasks. Work with motors, pumps, gears, gearboxes, and production machinery. Perform preventative and corrective maintenance independently. Essential Skills Strong mechanical troubleshooting experience. Electrical troubleshooting and repair skills. Proficiency in reading blueprints. Experience with motors, pumps, gears, gearboxes, and conveyors. Ability to perform preventative and corrective maintenance independently. Additional Skills & Qualifications Minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role involving stick welding, light fabrication, and burning. Proficient in Stick Welding on Steel; TIG welding experience is a plus. Welding certifications are highly preferred. Proficient at reading prints and using basic math to calculate and check angles and dimensions. Longevity in previous positions is a must. Self-motivated with strong problem-solving skills and a 'can do, will do' attitude. Why Work Here We offer a competitive benefits package with opportunities for raises once you are brought on permanently. Additionally, we provide a monthly PPE allowance for new steel-toe boots, ensuring you are equipped for the job. Work Environment You will work in a non-climate-controlled industrial facility where the primary product is made from cement, resulting in a dusty and dirty environment. This is a first-shift position starting at 6am or 7am and ending at 3:30pm, Monday through Friday. Weekends and overtime may be required in emergencies. All PPE is provided except for steel-toe boots, which are required. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chesapeake, Virginia. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, VA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Newport News,VA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 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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