Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

This role supports a high-speed manufacturing operation as the primary mechanical expert for production and support equipment. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on motors, conveyors, filling equipment, and other industrial machinery, while assisting with basic electrical tasks. You will help keep lines running efficiently, support changeovers, train team members on mechanical processes, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a clean, safety-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the mechanical expert for production and support equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ensure production and support equipment operate safely and efficiently at all times.
• Perform preventative maintenance on motors, conveyor systems, filling equipment, and other industrial machinery and facility systems.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues on equipment and perform repairs or adjustments as needed.
• Perform basic electrical duties such as replacing motors, switches, photo eyes (PE), and similar components, while collaborating with industrial electricians or PLC programmers on complex issues.
• Perform package changeovers on production lines as required to support different products and formats.
• Support the production team on all aspects of equipment operation, maintenance, and reliability.
• Train team members on mechanical processes, equipment operation, and basic maintenance practices.
• Focus on continuous improvement by identifying and implementing opportunities to enhance equipment performance, reliability, and safety.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with ISO and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards.
• Follow written, oral, diagram, and schedule-based instructions to complete maintenance tasks and projects.
• Utilize company-provided tools, technology, and resources to document work, access technical information, and support maintenance activities.
• Adhere to all safety policies, including proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and help maintain the safety and security of company assets.
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance and support weekend, holiday, or flexible scheduling as required by production demands.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baton Rouge, LA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.50/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 Baton Rouge, LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 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.