Maintenance Technician

Industrial Maintenance Technician 1st Shift $28-34/hr!

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining and improving production and packaging equipment in a food manufacturing facility that produces home-delivered pet food. You will perform both preventative and reactive maintenance to minimize downtime, support safe and high‑quality food production, and ensure equipment is properly set up for daily operations. Positions are available on 1st shift and on either split or 3rd shift, with the option to work 3rd shift only if needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance (PM) on production and packaging equipment to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
• Carry out reactive maintenance on equipment to quickly resolve breakdowns and minimize production downtime.
• Support safe, high‑quality food production by ensuring equipment is operating correctly and in compliance with safety standards.
• Install, wire, and rewire equipment, including working with 480V motors and 3‑phase power systems.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, assemble, disassemble, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems and components.
• Maintain and troubleshoot conveyor systems to ensure smooth product flow and minimal interruptions.
• Perform PLC troubleshooting at the control level, working with engineers who handle all PLC programming.
• Use basic mechanical skills to perform tasks such as using wrenches and sockets, replacing O‑rings, and operating grease guns.
• Apply basic to intermediate measurement skills using tools such as tape measures, digital calipers, micrometers, and feeler gauges.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics to diagnose issues and perform safe, accurate repairs.
• Work with sensors and actuators to identify faults, make adjustments, and replace components as needed.
• Operate various hand tools and electric tools safely and correctly in an industrial environment.

Essential Skills

• 2–5 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong preventative maintenance experience on production and packaging equipment.
• Hands-on experience with 480V motors, including assembly and disassembly.
• Industrial electrical knowledge, including 3‑phase power and 480V systems.
• Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics in an industrial setting.
• Ability to troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment; engineers handle all PLC programming.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting and working with low‑voltage and control‑voltage circuits.
• Basic mechanical skills, including safe and effective use of wrenches, sockets, grease guns, and O‑ring replacement.
• Familiarity with conveyors and their maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.
• Basic to intermediate measurement skills using tape measures, digital calipers, micrometers, and feeler gauges.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with PLC systems of any type, including exposure to PLC troubleshooting and controls.
• Experience working with sensors and actuators in an industrial environment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical diagrams.
• Prior experience in food or packaging manufacturing environments is beneficial.
• Comfort working on different shifts, including 1st, split, or 3rd shift, depending on operational needs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to equipment reliability and safety.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00/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 Nashville,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 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.