Job Details

Industrial Maintenance Technician

Location: Fargo, ND North Industrial Park

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled Industrial Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role requires working independently to repair, troubleshoot, and diagnose maintenance issues on various plastics manufacturing machines. You'll perform electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical work, and may fabricate parts or equipment using welding and shop tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical: Replace/repack bearings, swap pumps and motors, replace rollers/gears, perform metal work, and attach machine parts.
• Electrical: Wire machines, check voltage and faults, troubleshoot photo eyes/lasers, and repair switches.
• Hydraulic/Pneumatic: Rebuild cylinders, replace seals, cylinders, and solenoids.
• Use a laptop to diagnose machine faults (similar to automotive code readers).
• Fabricate parts using welder, cutting torch, and shop tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on experience with electrical systems, hydraulics, and machine mechanics.
• Ability to work independently and troubleshoot complex issues.

Work Environment

• Large manufacturing facility in Fargo's north industrial park.
• Loud and dusty environment; PPE required: Steel-toed boots, safety glasses, ear plugs.
• Team of ~20 people per shift.

Schedule

• Rotating shifts: Example: Work Mon/Tue, off Wed/Thu, work Fri-Sun, then flip the following week.
• Training: MonFri, 7:00 AM4:00 PM (day shift) before moving to assigned shift.
• Openings: 2 on night shift (5:45 PM6:15 AM) and 1 on day shift (opposite rotation).

Compensation

• Base Pay: $30/hr
• Night Shift Bonus: +$2/hr
• Weekend Night Bonus: +$3/hr (FriSun nights)
• Overtime: $52.50/hr
• Average Earnings: $3,100 every 2 weeks (~$80,000/year)
• Profit Sharing: $2,000$5,000 annually after permanent hire.

Employee Value Proposition

• Generous benefits and profit-sharing program (1015% of salary).

Ready to join a team where your skills make an impact? Apply today and start your career with US!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fargo, ND.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 Fargo, ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 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 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 regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.