Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician / Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

This role focuses on ensuring maximum uptime and reliable performance of all production equipment and facility systems in a food manufacturing environment. You will troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical, electrical, and building systems, support preventive maintenance programs, and help maintain a safe, efficient, and well-functioning plant.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair production equipment and machinery to ensure optimum uptime in a cost‑efficient and timely manner.

• Maintain, diagnose, and repair building systems and their components, including lighting, production wastewater systems, compressed air, hot and cold water systems, electrical systems, and similar facility systems.

• Apply HVAC skills where applicable to support the performance of facility systems (HVAC experience preferred but not required).

• Monitor, manage, and maintain maintenance stock inventory, regularly reviewing parts for adequacy, usage, and obsolescence.

• Use the preventive maintenance program and CMMS to schedule, document, and complete preventive and predictive maintenance tasks.

• Demonstrate strong capabilities in maintaining and troubleshooting all plant equipment and facility activities to support optimum plant operation.

• Perform upkeep and basic repair of maintenance tools, maintenance equipment, and facility infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient operation.

• Interpret and work from blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.

• Perform welding and fabricating tasks as needed to repair or modify equipment and structures.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems including 480V circuits, AC/DC motors, 3‑phase wiring, and motor controls.

• Support boiler and utilities maintenance, including pumps, motors, and associated control systems.

• Perform PLC troubleshooting at the I/O and field device level as needed to support industrial automation and controls.

• Provide an excellent level of customer service to internal and external stakeholders, responding to maintenance requests in a professional and timely manner.

• Communicate clearly and professionally with co‑workers, supervisors, and other departments regarding work status, issues, and recommendations.

• Apply logical, systematic diagnostic methods to identify root causes of equipment and system failures and implement appropriate corrective actions.

• Follow all safety, quality, and food manufacturing standards while performing maintenance tasks throughout the facility.

• Report to work on time consistently and work overtime as needed to support production demands and urgent maintenance needs.

• Perform all other related duties as assigned to support continuous plant operation and improvement.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in industrial maintenance or as a maintenance technician supporting production equipment and facility systems.

• Strong electrical maintenance skills, including troubleshooting of 480V systems, AC/DC motors, 3‑phase wiring, and motor controls.

• Hands‑on mechanical maintenance experience, including repair and adjustment of conveyors, drives, and production machinery.

• Proficiency with hydraulics and pneumatics, including troubleshooting and repair of cylinders, valves, actuators, and air systems.

• Demonstrated ability to perform preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance using a structured maintenance program.

• Experience with facilities maintenance, including lighting, compressed air, hot and cold water, and other building systems.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and mechanical drawings to support troubleshooting and repair.

• Experience with PLC troubleshooting at a basic level, including I/O checks and field device verification.

• Ability to perform welding and basic fabrication for equipment repair and modification.

• Familiarity with CMMS (computerized maintenance management systems) for work orders, PMs, and parts tracking.

• Strong electrical troubleshooting skills, including use of meters and diagnostic tools to identify faults.

• Ability to diagnose and repair motors, drives, and 3‑phase power systems safely and effectively.

• Creative, innovative problem‑solving skills with the ability to evaluate issues through logical, systematic diagnosis.

• Capability to determine root cause of equipment and system problems and select appropriate, long‑term solutions.

• Broad experience covering instrumentation, electrical maintenance, and mechanical maintenance.

• Effective verbal communication skills to interact professionally with co‑workers, supervisors, and customers.

• Commitment to reliability, punctuality, and willingness to work overtime when required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing or similar regulated production environment.

• HVAC knowledge or experience supporting facility climate systems (preferred but not required).

• Welding and fabricating skills for repair and custom modifications to equipment and structures.

• Pneumatic repair experience, including troubleshooting air leaks, regulators, and valves.

• Experience working with boilers and associated utility systems.

• Experience in industrial maintenance, including exposure to automation, PLCs, and control systems.

• Comfort working with 480V electrical systems and 3‑phase wiring in an industrial setting.

• Ability to complete and maintain all required technical and safety training.

• Strong attention to detail and documentation when using CMMS and preventive maintenance systems.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and handle a wide variety of equipment and system issues.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable food manufacturing operation that invests in its people and provides a strong Employee Value Proposition, including a comprehensive benefits package available from day one. The company supplies most of the specialized tools and equipment you need, asking only that you bring your basic hand tools. You will work in a collaborative environment where maintenance is viewed as a key partner to production, and where your ideas for improving reliability and efficiency are encouraged and valued. This is an opportunity to build and broaden your technical skills across electrical, mechanical, and facility systems while contributing directly to a high‑quality, consumer‑focused product line.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food manufacturing facility that requires adherence to strict hygiene and safety standards. Team members wear hairnets and, where applicable, beard nets as part of the standard dress code. The environment can vary in temperature, with some areas being warm and others cold depending on the products being stored or processed. The facility often carries the aroma of breading and spices due to the nature of the products produced. You will work around industrial production equipment, utilities, and building systems, using a range of maintenance tools and diagnostic equipment. Basic hand tools are supplied by you, while the company provides the remaining tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment necessary to perform your job safely and effectively. Overtime may be required based on production and maintenance needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elyria, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $32.00/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 Elyria,OH.

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.