Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician
$27-33/hr
Job Description
This Maintenance Technician role supports a high-volume production environment by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing packing machines, conveyors, and related mechanical and electrical systems. You will review work orders at the start of each shift, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably across multiple facilities.
Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on baking ovens, packing machines, conveyors, and other production equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Inspect and test machinery components, including bearings, gears, shafts, and conveyor systems, to identify wear, damage, or potential failures.
• Diagnose mechanical issues on production equipment and implement effective repairs to restore safe and efficient operation.
• Perform basic electrical maintenance tasks, including troubleshooting and repairing electrical components within machinery as needed.
• Use welding and fabrication skills to repair, modify, or reinforce equipment parts, frames, and supports as required.
• Support maintenance needs at both the new bakery near the cold storage facility and the original bakery, adapting to different equipment and layouts.
• Document maintenance activities accurately, including completed work, parts used, and any follow-up actions required.
• Collaborate closely with production staff to understand equipment issues, schedule repairs, and minimize disruption to operations.
• Follow all food safety, quality, and safety procedures in alignment with the facility's SQF system and internal policies.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of experience setting up, repairing, and troubleshooting machinery within a manufacturing or production setting.
• At least 1 year of mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• A minimum of 6 months of electrical experience related to production or industrial equipment.
• A minimum of 6 months of welding and fabrication experience for equipment repair and modification.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical components such as bearings, gears, shafts, conveyors, and related systems.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on ovens, packing machines, and similar production equipment.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills for production machinery.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow work orders and maintenance instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to equipment reliability and safety.
• Capability to work 12-hour shifts on either day or night schedules as assigned.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with baking ovens, packing machines, and conveyor-heavy production lines.
• Previous experience in a food production or food processing environment.
• Familiarity with SQF or similar food safety and quality management systems.
• Comfort working across multiple facilities and adapting to different equipment setups.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with production and maintenance colleagues.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and minimizing downtime.

Why Work Here?
You will join a stable, family-operated organization that values teamwork, positive morale, and long-term employee growth. The company emphasizes quality training and offers clear opportunities for advancement, helping you build a lasting career in a supportive and inclusive culture. Leadership actively fosters a collaborative environment and has successfully reduced turnover by focusing on employee engagement and development.
Work Environment
This role is based in a bakery production environment that operates under an SQF system to ensure strict food safety and quality standards. You will work around baking ovens, packing machines, conveyors, and other industrial equipment in both an original bakery and a newer facility near a cold storage site. The operation runs 12-hour shifts, with day shifts from 4:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and night shifts from 4:45 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., typically on either a Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday-Saturday schedule. The environment emphasizes teamwork, inclusivity, and positive employee morale, with a large workforce and a strong focus on safe, efficient production
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of LA VISTA, NE.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00/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 LA VISTA,NE.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 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.