Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description

This role supports a major food and beverage manufacturing facility that provides end-to-end packaging solutions and partners with leading beverage brands. The maintenance technician will work within either the Processing or Packaging department to install, maintain, and repair production equipment, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable operations across a variety of advanced beverage manufacturing and packaging lines. Openings are available for both high-skilled technicians and subject matter experts, with opportunities on day, night, and swing shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate, start up, and shut down production and packaging equipment in accordance with company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and troubleshooting tasks to repair and maintain production equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
• Diagnose and resolve issues related to PLCs, software and hardware, controls, and instrumentation.
• Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, filler machines, robotics, and other production machinery in both processing and packaging areas.
• In the Processing Department, maintain and repair valves, pumps, tanks, homogenizers, direct steam injection systems, aseptic valves, and related systems for raw product handling.
• In the Packaging Department, maintain and repair packaging machines and complete lines that handle still juice beverages, broths, flavored water, plant-based, and dairy products.
• Support and troubleshoot equipment such as Tetra Slim 1L HeliCap, Tetra Edge 1L LightCap 30, Tetra Prisma 250 & 330 mL with DreamCap 26, DIMC A3 Flex, Elopak systems, Elopak 1.89 liter, and A3 Speed liter slim lines.
• Carry out logistics tasks, including receiving goods, preparing materials for upcoming production orders, and loading bulk product for shipment.
• Work with cutting-edge technology and innovation in beverage manufacturing, contributing to continuous improvement and high-quality production.
• Comply with all rules and policies related to health and safety, occupational safety, environmental safety, food safety, legal regulations, and company requirements.
• Maintain strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in all maintenance and production support activities.
• Adhere to and support the company’s Integrated Management Systems, including Production, Quality, Food Safety, and GMP.
• Use appropriate hand tools and power tools safely and effectively to complete maintenance tasks.
• Document maintenance activities as required and communicate equipment status and issues to relevant stakeholders.

Essential Skills

• 3–4 years of high-skilled maintenance experience for regular maintenance technician roles.
• 5–7 years of high-skilled maintenance experience for expert or subject matter expert technician roles.
• Hands-on experience working with hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, filler machines, and robotics.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting, including both software and hardware aspects.
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in beverage manufacturing maintenance or similar high-speed production environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair valves, pumps, tanks, homogenizers, direct steam injection systems, aseptic valves, and related processing equipment.
• Experience with industrial electrical systems up to 480 VAC.
• Knowledge of controls and instrumentation, including PLC control systems.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electrical components such as VFDs, motor starters, and temperature sensors.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance and troubleshooting of complex production equipment.
• Ability to understand and safely use various hand tools and power tools to complete maintenance tasks.
• Compliance mindset with GMP, food safety, and safety regulations in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent education is required.
• Trade or vocational school education in a related field is preferred.
• Approximately 5 years of experience in a maintenance role in various environments is preferred for higher-level roles.
• Experience working in a food and beverage manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Experience with blending systems, pumps, valves, and think tops is preferred.
• Preferred experience with industrial electrical systems up to 480 VAC, including controls and PLCs.
• Experience with homogenizers, sterilizers, and hydraulics is preferred.
• Experience with aseptic processing, tank maintenance, and boiler maintenance is beneficial.
• Familiarity with beverage packaging equipment, especially filler and Tetra Pak-style systems, is a strong plus.
• Exposure to BRC, HACCP, environmental, and sustainability standards is advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively in either processing or packaging maintenance departments.
• Willingness to work rotating schedules, including day, night, or swing shifts as needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a modern, innovation-driven manufacturing organization that invests in advanced technology and continuous improvement. The company offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits starting on your first day, reflecting a strong commitment to employee well-being. You will receive competitive compensation that recognizes your technical skills and experience. The culture emphasizes inclusivity, collaboration, and respect, creating an environment where every voice is heard and valued. This role provides a stable career path in a growing industry, with opportunities to expand your technical expertise and work on state-of-the-art processing and packaging systems.

Work Environment

This role is based in a large-scale food and beverage manufacturing facility that operates advanced processing and packaging lines. The environment includes both Processing and Packaging departments, working with raw product systems such as valves, pumps, tanks, homogenizers, direct steam injection systems, and aseptic valves, as well as high-speed packaging equipment including Tetra Slim 1L HeliCap, Tetra Edge 1L LightCap 30, Tetra Prisma 250 & 330 mL with DreamCap 26, DIMC A3 Flex, Elopak systems, Elopak 1.89 liter, and A3 Speed liter slim lines. Maintenance technicians work with industrial electrical systems up to 480 VAC, PLCs, controls and instrumentation, pneumatics, hydraulics, and various mechanical components. Shifts include day (7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.), night (7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.) on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule, and swing shift (3:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) for certain SME technician roles. The facility follows strict GMP, food safety, health, safety, and environmental standards, requiring consistent adherence to procedures and safe work practices in a production-floor setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ogden, UT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $45.00/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 Ogden,UT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.

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.

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.

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.