Maintenance Mechanic

Now Hiring Maintenance Mechanics in Gilroy

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic supervises and directs the activities of the maintenance department, ensuring that facility and processing equipment operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. This role leads maintenance teams in establishing and improving equipment maintenance processes, oversees installation and commissioning projects, and manages preventive maintenance programs and capital projects to support continuous improvement in a food manufacturing environment. #Maintenance Mechanics

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of employees in the maintenance department for both facilities and processing equipment.
• Lead the team in establishing, implementing, and improving equipment maintenance processes, including preventative inspections, corrective repairs, and overhaul planning and execution.
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment in the facility and on processing lines to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Lead project teams to perform successful installation, commissioning, and startup of new equipment and production lines.
• Oversee the dismantling, repair, and reassembly of machinery and equipment used in production processes.
• Manage the implementation, enforcement, and continuous improvement of department standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure standardized work practices.
• Monitor the use and inventory levels of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment, and initiate reordering when necessary to avoid downtime.
• Inspect and audit completed maintenance work to ensure conformance with standards, compliance with procedures, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Implement and manage the Preventative Maintenance program and work order program, ensuring that all personnel follow established guidelines and documentation requirements.
• Manage capital projects, including new production lines, process design improvements, and equipment innovations.
• Create and maintain a productive and safe work environment by implementing and maintaining all required safety-related training, assessments, and procedures.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development to maintenance team members to help them achieve department objectives and grow their technical skills.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing or packaging (preferred).
• Strong technical understanding of production equipment and maintenance operations.
• Proven troubleshooting skills in mechanical systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Hands-on experience with preventive and preventative maintenance programs.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Experience working with heavy equipment in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
• Electricity and PLC knowledge sufficient to support equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with computer applications, including Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work under tight timelines while delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to provide effective leadership and development to a maintenance team to achieve objectives and build skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Food manufacturing maintenance prefered particularly in production or packaging environments.
• Experience managing capital projects such as new lines, process design improvements, and equipment innovations.
• Experience implementing and enforcing maintenance-related SOPs and standardized work practices.
• Experoence in planning and executing equipment installations, commissioning, and overhauls.
• Experience with inventory management of spare parts, supplies, and maintenance equipment.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to suggest and implement process and reliability improvements.

Schedule: Rotational - depanding on production needs (6am-230pm , 230pm-11pm)

Compensation: $28-$32 (6 month contract-to-hire)

Location: Gilroy Plant

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy a competitive pay and benefits package that supports both their professional and personal well-being. The benefits offering includes a highly subsidized health plan for employees and dependents, as well as dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability coverage. A company match 401(k) plan supports long-term financial security, while vacation time and floating holidays promote work-life balance and flexibility. The organization values a clean, safe, and well-maintained environment where employees can grow their skills, contribute to continuous improvement, and build a long-term career.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, modern warehouse-style food production facility that maintains a comfortable temperature. The environment is very clean and organized, with the aroma of food products such as dumplings and soy sauce present throughout the facility. Noise levels can vary and may be loud in certain areas due to operating machinery and production lines. The position involves working around heavy equipment, production lines, and various mechanical and electrical systems, with a strong emphasis on safety and adherence to established procedures.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gilroy, CA.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Gilroy,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 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.

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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.

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