Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Pay up to 35 per hour

3rd shift

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs production and facility equipment to ensure optimal performance and minimal downtime in a fast-paced bottling and packaging environment. This role focuses on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, supporting bottling lines, conveyors, filling systems, and packaging equipment while upholding strict safety and food quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on production machinery, including bottling lines, conveyors, filling systems, and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, PLC-controlled, and automated systems to restore equipment performance quickly and effectively.
• Conduct regular equipment inspections to identify potential issues and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
• Maintain and repair motors, pumps, compressors, valves, and HVAC systems to support continuous plant operations.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals to diagnose issues and guide repairs or modifications.
• Perform electrical diagnostics on wiring, sensors, and control systems, including work on systems up to 480V.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns, diagnose root causes, and implement repairs to minimize production downtime.
• Assist in the installation, setup, and commissioning of new equipment and system upgrades.
• Ensure adherence to company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and food safety standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs, work orders, and inventory records using maintenance systems and documentation tools.
• Collaborate closely with production teams to improve equipment efficiency, reliability, and overall line performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending and implementing maintenance-related process enhancements.

Essential Skills

• Strong knowledge of industrial maintenance practices in a manufacturing or bottling environment.
• Hands-on experience performing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic maintenance on production equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting PLC-controlled systems, including platforms such as Allen-Bradley and Siemens.
• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics on systems up to 480V.
• Demonstrated skill in using diagnostic tools such as multimeters, vibration analyzers, and thermal imaging devices.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, predictive maintenance, and corrective maintenance activities.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing blow molding and injection mold plastic equipment.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting, including wiring, sensors, and control systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) for managing work orders and maintenance records.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Approximately 3+ years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing, food and beverage, or bottling industry environment preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical certification or associate degree in Industrial Maintenance, Mechatronics, Electrical Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Welding and fabrication skills (MIG, TIG, or Stick) preferred.
• Experience working with blow molding and injection molding equipment in plastic production environments.
• Experience in supporting bottling and packaging operations, including conveyors and filling systems.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including production and quality.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate documentation and records.

Why Work Here?

You will join a fast-paced manufacturing operation where maintenance plays a critical role in keeping production running smoothly and safely. The environment values technical expertise, continuous improvement, and collaboration between maintenance and production teams. You will have the opportunity to work with a variety of advanced equipment and technologies, build your skills in industrial maintenance, and contribute directly to improving equipment reliability and efficiency. Safety and quality are core priorities, and you will work in a setting that emphasizes adherence to best practices and professional standards.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing and production plant setting with regular exposure to noise, moving machinery, and varying temperatures. You will work around bottling lines, conveyors, filling systems, packaging equipment, and associated utilities such as motors, pumps, compressors, valves, and HVAC systems. The position requires strict adherence to safety procedures, OSHA regulations, and food safety standards, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). You will use diagnostic tools such as multimeters, vibration analyzers, and thermal imaging devices, as well as a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders and maintenance records. The environment emphasizes safe work practices, proper use of personal protective equipment, and consistent compliance with sanitation guidelines in a production facility.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, GA.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/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 Columbus,GA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 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.