Maintenance Lead, Maintenance Technician ​/ Mechanic

Job Title

Maintenance Lead

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Lead to ensure the efficient operation and upkeep of our equipment. You will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, conducting electrical and mechanical repairs, and maintaining accurate records in our maintenance management system. Your expertise in troubleshooting and repairing various systems and machinery will be essential in supporting our operations and production departments.

• Complete preventative maintenance and organize maintenance practices.
• Perform operational maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Enter all work performed into the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Conduct electrical repairs on 480v, 220v, and 110v AC/DC systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair variable frequency drives (VFDs) and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
• Troubleshoot, repair, and replace bearings, cylinders, and other mechanical parts.
• Perform MIG welding tasks.
• Assist Blade Tech with setup and repairs.
• Support the operations department with equipment and production issues.
• Conduct mechanical troubleshooting using power tools and hand tools.
• Perform maintenance and repair on packaging machines.

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Industrial maintenance and repair
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Experience with 3-phase systems
• Knowledge of conveyor systems
• Pneumatics and hydraulics
• Ability to read and interpret schematics
• Preventive maintenance expertise
• Sanitation and food industry experience

• At least 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience with mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Ability to read hydraulic and pneumatic schematics and perform repairs.
• MIG welding proficiency.
• Military experience in mechanical or electrical fields is a plus.
• Proficient computer skills using Word, Excel, and maintenance software for creating work orders and repair parts lists.

We offer substantial opportunities for career growth, including training to advance to an ammonia technician position. The flexible management approach allows for accommodating personal schedules, ensuring a balanced work-life experience.

The work environment involves the cleaning, rinsing, cutting, and distribution of produce in a cold and wet facility. The temperature ranges from 34-40 degrees, and there are wet floors due to continuous sanitation processes. The use of chlorine and citric acid for cleaning results in a strong odor, so it is important to consider any potential allergies to chlorine.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Covington, KY.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00/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).

This is a fully onsite position in Covington, KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 2026.

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 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 regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.