Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician supports a busy manufacturing plant by performing routine and preventive maintenance on production machinery and facility systems. This role focuses on keeping equipment running smoothly, diagnosing and repairing mechanical issues, and assisting with major equipment overhauls as part of a collaborative maintenance team.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive maintenance on production machinery to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation.
• Diagnose mechanical problems on equipment using hand tools, control instruments, and established troubleshooting methods.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs on motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, valves, and other production equipment.
• Assist the maintenance team with equipment overhauls, contributing to disassembly, repair, and reassembly as needed.
• Perform facility maintenance and repairs on infrastructure and utilities as required to support plant operations.
• Inspect equipment regularly to identify wear, potential failures, and opportunities for improvement.
• Use appropriate tools, instruments, and parts to complete repairs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Follow safety procedures and best practices while working on mechanical systems and facility equipment.
• Collaborate with other technicians and production staff to minimize downtime and maintain efficient workflow.
• Maintain basic documentation related to maintenance tasks, inspections, and repairs as needed.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience working with pumps, valves, gearboxes, bearings, and conveyors.
• Proven ability to perform facility repairs and general facility maintenance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues.
• Experience using hand tools and control instruments for maintenance and repair work.
• Capability to assist with equipment overhauls as part of a maintenance team.
• Ownership of basic tools needed to perform mechanical maintenance tasks.
• Experience in oil and gas or food industry environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance technician roles within industrial or manufacturing settings.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and routine maintenance schedules.
• Familiarity with plumbing-related maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented maintenance environment.
• Comfort working around process equipment such as skids, evaporators, and similar industrial systems.

Why Work Here?

The company offers a stable workload that is not tied to the volatility of the oil and gas market, providing consistent, long-term employment opportunities. Team members enjoy a friendly, supportive culture where technicians tend to stay for many years, reflecting strong job satisfaction and low turnover. You will join an experienced maintenance team in an environment that values collaboration, reliability, and long-term career growth.

Work Environment

This role is based in a large manufacturing plant that produces krill oil and operates similarly to an industrial oil and gas shop, with equipment such as skids, evaporators, and related systems. The facility includes a large refrigeration unit, and you may work in a cold environment for up to approximately one hour per day. The plant environment includes a noticeable fish oil odor, so comfort working around strong production-related smells is important. Standard food-grade production hygiene practices apply, including wearing a hair net and beard net as required. The position follows a day shift schedule of 10-hour days, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays, typically from 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $28.00/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 Houston,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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 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.

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.

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.