Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Aerotek is hiring an Industrial Maintenance Technician for a Food/Beverage Manufacturing Company located in the downtown Memphis area. These positions are night shift roles on 2-2-3 schedule (5pm-530am, 6pm-630am). Direct hire opportunity. If qualified and interested, please apply for immediate consideration.

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician installs, inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs production equipment to support daily shift requirements and ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role focuses on both preventative and reactive maintenance, covering mechanical and electrical systems, to help achieve safety, quality, value, and cost objectives.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair production equipment to meet daily shift requirements and support safety, quality, value, and cost goals.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to reduce downtime and extend asset life.
• Conduct reactive maintenance, diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical faults in a timely manner.
• Perform equipment installations, including setup, alignment, and functional testing.
• Execute changeovers on equipment to support different products or production runs.
• Clean, lubricate, and adjust parts and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Maintain and repair 480V 3-phase motors and associated electrical components.
• Install, maintain, and repair conveyors, cartoners, case packers, and wrappers.
• Troubleshoot issues using PLC diagnostics and interpret blueprints or technical documentation as needed.
• Keep the work area sanitized, organized, and free of hazards in accordance with site standards.
• Comply with the 5S process to maintain an efficient and orderly work environment.
• Adhere to GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and internal company policies and procedures at all times.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience as a maintenance mechanic or maintenance technician in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong mechanical skills, including installation, repair, and adjustment of production equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues on industrial machinery.
• Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics systems.
• Ability to perform preventative and reactive maintenance with minimal supervision.
• Experience maintaining and repairing 480V 3-phase motors.
• Ability to install, maintain, and repair conveyors, cartoners, case packers, and wrappers.
• Basic PLC troubleshooting skills to diagnose equipment faults.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Commitment to following GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and company safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a clean, sanitized, and organized work area in line with 5S standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and production environments.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to equipment reliability.
• Solid problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks during equipment downtime.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with production and maintenance teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing production requirements and perform equipment changeovers efficiently.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from clear opportunities for career advancement and a competitive compensation structure that rewards performance and reliability. The organization values continuous improvement, supports skill development, and recognizes contributions that enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.

Work Environment

Work takes place in a manufacturing area that includes a mix of hot, cold, and temperature-controlled zones. Team members work around production machinery such as conveyors, cartoners, case packers, and wrappers, following GMP, HACCP, OSHA, and company safety standards. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and adherence to the 5S process to maintain a safe and efficient workspace.