Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician (Electrical Focus)

Join a Team That Keeps Production Moving

We're seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with strong electrical troubleshooting abilities to support operations in a modern, food-grade industrial bakery. This role offers a unique blend of mechanical and electrical work, providing exposure to conveyors, motors, PLC-controlled equipment, hydraulics, and a variety of industrial systems.

If you're someone who enjoys diagnosing problems, fixing equipment, and keeping production running efficiently, we'd like to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll play a critical role in maintaining production equipment and minimizing downtime in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment issues.

• Maintain and repair belt-driven and chain-driven conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, and three-phase motors.

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production equipment.

• Diagnose and repair electrical systems ranging from 24V controls through 480V industrial power systems.

• Troubleshoot PLC-controlled equipment and electrical control circuits.

• Assist with VFDs, motor controls, and higher-voltage systems alongside senior technicians and contractors.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.

• Fabricate, modify, and repair equipment using a variety of machine shop and maintenance tools.

• Respond quickly to equipment failures to reduce production downtime.

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and PM documentation.

• Follow all food safety, GMP, and workplace safety standards.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Minimum 3 years of industrial electrical experience .

• Experience troubleshooting electrical systems up to 480 volts .

• Strong knowledge of:

• Three-phase motors

• Motor controls

• Conveyors

• Hydraulics

• Pneumatic systems

• PLC troubleshooting experience.

• Ability to read electrical schematics and mechanical drawings.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Food manufacturing or bakery experience.

• Experience with PLCs and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs).

• Automotive, diesel, or heavy equipment repair experience

• Experience with machine shop equipment including:

• Lathes

• Mills

• Drill presses

• Hydraulic presses

• Metal cutting saws

Work Schedule

Night Shift

• 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

• Rotating 12-hour schedule:

• 2 days on / 2 days off

• 3 days on / 3 days off

• Initial training on day shift for approximately 3 to 4 weeks

Work Environment

This position is located in a climate-controlled, food-grade industrial bakery. You'll work with a close-knit maintenance team in a unionized environment supporting a wide variety of production equipment and systems.

Requirements include:

• Steel-toe footwear

• Safety glasses

• Hair and beard nets (when applicable)

• Compliance with food safety and GMP standards

• Employees should be comfortable working around food production equipment, machinery noise, and varying production aromas.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of North Liberty, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $79664.00 - $79664.00/yr.

Union direct hire, More to come here.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in North Liberty,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 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.