Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Technical Specialist)-- IMMEDIATE HIRING-- PAY RANGE STARTS $31 TO $33

Core Purpose

Maintain, set up, troubleshoot, and optimize high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment to maximize production uptime, product quality, and operational efficiency.

Must-Have Requirements

✅ 2+ years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment

✅ 2+ years troubleshooting and repairing packaging equipment

✅ 2+ years performing machine setups, changeovers, and adjustments

✅ 2+ years replacing and repairing motors and gearboxes

✅ Mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting experience

✅ Basic electrical experience

• Unwiring and rewiring motors

• Assisting with equipment-related electrical issues

• Working alongside electricians for complex electrical repairs

✅ Experience operating and maintaining:

• Conveyors

• Gearboxes

• Motors

• Fillers

• Cappers

• Labeling machines

• Packaging equipment

✅ Ability to perform quality checks on machinery and finished products

Key Responsibilities

• Complete production line setups and changeovers

• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs

• Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns

• Maintain packaging and processing equipment

• Replace motors and gearboxes

• Perform machine adjustments to reduce downtime

• Run and operate machinery during production

• Monitor equipment performance and product quality

• Support continuous production operations

Work Environment

Schedule:

• Rotating 4 days on / 4 days off

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

• Night Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• 30-minute unpaid lunch

Environment:

• Manufacturing facility producing home and garden products

• Fast-paced, high-speed production lines

• Hands-on mechanical maintenance role

• Work around active machinery and moving equipment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.50 - $33.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Overland,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.