Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

This role supports a manufacturing facility that produces soaps, detergents, and health and beauty cosmetic products by ensuring production equipment operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. The maintenance mechanic responds to maintenance requests, performs preventive and corrective maintenance, and helps drive continuous improvement in equipment performance and uptime.

Responsibilities

• Respond to maintenance requests promptly and perform routine maintenance so that production equipment consistently meets production goals.
• Conduct equipment changeovers and start-ups in a minimal amount of time while meeting or exceeding production standards.
• Test equipment after repairs, changeovers, or extended downtime to verify it is ready to run without unplanned downtime at start-up.
• Reduce reliance on temporary or "stop-gap" measures and implement durable repairs that keep lines and equipment operating reliably.
• Order replacement parts as they are used and as needed to minimize emergency maintenance situations.
• Request and complete work orders as needed to support high equipment uptime.
• Measure equipment downtime and debrief with relevant personnel to identify root causes and improve future outcomes.
• Respond to internal customer requests, particularly from production, with a strong sense of urgency and service.
• Execute scheduled preventive maintenance tasks on time to prevent future equipment failures and downtime.
• Follow up on preventive maintenance findings and line work observations to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Share knowledge gained during preventive maintenance activities to improve the preventive maintenance planning process and overall equipment efficiency.
• Ensure schedule changes, material availability, and line operations do not prevent completion of required preventive maintenance.
• Contribute to improvements in equipment design to maximize throughput and reduce nonvalue-added labor.
• Administer the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) by entering completed work orders accurately and in a timely manner.
• Sign parts out to work orders and ensure parts usage is correctly recorded in the CMMS.
• Order, restock, and sign parts into the CMMS to maintain accurate inventory records.
• Perform additional CMMS-related tasks as assigned to support system reliability and data accuracy.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment in equipment and maintenance areas.
• Apply and enforce lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures and follow current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) rules at all times.
• Identify, communicate, and correct safety issues to protect all employees and support a strong safety culture.

Essential Skills

• Previous industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Proven ability to perform mechanical maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting on production equipment.
• Experience working with conveyor systems and heavy equipment.
• Strong preventive and corrective maintenance skills, including scheduling and executing PM tasks.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills in mechanical and basic electrical systems.
• Familiarity with hydraulics and related mechanical systems.
• Experience using or supporting a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Knowledge of cGMP requirements and their application in a production environment.
• Capability to administer and adhere to lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Self-sufficient work style with the ability to think creatively and solve problems when limited support is available.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a maintenance mechanic or maintenance technician in a production or process environment.
• Comfort working with electrical components and using electrical schematics for troubleshooting.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to continuous improvement and equipment design enhancements.
• Strong organizational skills for managing parts, work orders, and CMMS documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production and other internal stakeholders.
• Proactive mindset with a focus on reliability, safety, and efficiency.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a clean, well-maintained facility that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The organization provides hands-on training and meaningful opportunities for both financial and personal growth, supporting your professional development over the long term. You will join a diverse workforce where different backgrounds and perspectives are respected and encouraged, contributing to an inclusive and collaborative environment.

Work Environment

This position operates in a cGMP-compliant production facility that manufactures consumer products, including soaps, detergents, and health and beauty items. You will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with site safety and quality standards. Because the products include fragrances and cosmetic formulations, you can expect strong scents and smells in certain areas depending on what is being manufactured. The role is scheduled on the night shift, Sunday through Thursday, working third-shift hours from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70720.00 - $90000.00/yr. 401K with company match PTO Paid holidays Opportunity for career growth

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eden Prairie, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 1, 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.

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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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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