Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description
This role performs advanced preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on highly automated, robotic manufacturing equipment in a food production environment. You will troubleshoot and repair electrical, electromechanical, robotics, and controls systems, including PLCs, AC/DC control circuitry, power distribution systems, and computer hardware, to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations.
Responsibilities

• Perform preventative, predictive, and routine maintenance on automated and robotic manufacturing equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and electromechanical issues, including AC/DC control circuitry, 480V 3-phase power systems, and motor control circuits.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with robotics systems, including ABB and FANUC robots, using robotic troubleshooting techniques and tools.
• Troubleshoot and maintain programmable logic controllers (PLCs), including RS Logix, C Logix, SLC, and MicroLogix platforms, as well as HMI and VFD systems.
• Read, interpret, and use machine manuals, electrical blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and process control diagrams to identify and resolve equipment problems.
• Perform advanced maintenance procedures on plant equipment, including microprocessor controls, power distribution systems, and computer hardware.
• Troubleshoot and install 480V electric motor wiring and 120V and 24V DC motor control circuits, ensuring safe and compliant work practices.
• Diagnose and correct faults indicated by controllers, PLCs, and variable frequency drives, taking appropriate corrective actions to restore equipment to service.
• Maintain and repair mechanical systems such as conveyors, motors, pumps, gearboxes, and other drive components, including minor mechanical adjustments and parts replacement.
• Support maintenance of hydraulics, pneumatics, HVAC, and related systems as needed to keep production equipment operating effectively.

Why Work Here?
You join a growing, climate-controlled food manufacturing organization that offers clear opportunities for advancement and hands-on technical development. The company emphasizes performance, supports upward career growth, and provides a stable environment where your skills in automation and robotics are valued. You benefit from structured time off, including a progressive vacation schedule and paid holidays, while working with modern equipment in an expanding facility that supplies products to well-known brands and outlets.
Work Environment
The role is based in a large food manufacturing facility with approximately 650 team members and an expanding production footprint. There are three openings: two on the night shift (7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) and one on the day shift (7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.). The plant operates as an industrial bakery producing items such as cakes, muffins, and croissants and is fully climate controlled for comfort and product quality. You work within a maintenance team of about 15 people, including supervisors and leads, in a highly automated environment with robotics, PLCs, conveyors, and advanced process instrumentation.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Marion, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $68640.00 - $72800.00/yr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
health, dental, vision, 401k and paid PTO
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Marion, IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Marion,IN.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.