Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician-$30-35 Direct Hire

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician ensures food manufacturing lines operate safely and efficiently by performing mechanical repairs, adjustments, and preventive maintenance on production equipment. This role supports continuous production by troubleshooting issues, maintaining equipment reliability, and working closely with the maintenance team in a fast-paced food and beverage manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PMs) on food and beverage production equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

• Troubleshoot mechanical issues on production lines and identify root causes of equipment failures.

• Repair and adjust production machinery using hand tools such as wrenches and screwdrivers to restore optimal operation.

• Inspect gearboxes and other mechanical components, and perform necessary repairs or replacements to maintain safe and efficient performance.

• Work on various types of production equipment in a food manufacturing environment, ensuring equipment meets operational and safety standards.

• Collaborate with a team of maintenance technicians and production staff to prioritize and complete maintenance tasks.

• Document maintenance activities accurately and communicate equipment status and issues to supervisors and team members.

• Support both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, including responding promptly to breakdowns on the production floor.

• Follow all plant safety procedures, including proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to lockout/tagout and other safety protocols.

• Work flexible hours, including extended shifts and frequent weekend work, to support production demands during busy seasons.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of industrial maintenance experience in a production environment within the food or beverage manufacturing industry.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience repairing and maintaining production equipment.

• Proficiency in performing preventive maintenance on industrial machinery.

• Experience working with gearboxes and other mechanical drive components.

• Ability to safely and effectively use hand tools, including wrenches and screwdrivers, for equipment repair and adjustment.

• Capability to diagnose mechanical problems and implement practical, timely solutions.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with frequent equipment interaction.

• Willingness and ability to work early morning shifts, extended hours, and frequent weekend shifts as required.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills to coordinate with maintenance colleagues and production staff.

• Commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining a safe work area.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience working as part of a larger maintenance team in an industrial plant setting.

• Familiarity with maintenance practices specific to food and beverage production environments.

• Ability to adapt to changing production priorities and respond quickly to urgent maintenance needs.

• Strong attention to detail when inspecting, repairing, and maintaining equipment.

• Reliability and strong work ethic, with a focus on supporting continuous production operations across multiple shifts.

Why Work Here?

You will join a long-established, family-owned organization with over 75 years of history, offering a stable and supportive work environment. The company provides competitive benefits, including great paid time off, weekly pay, and a fully vested 401(k) match. Comprehensive health coverage is available, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, along with life insurance and additional retirement benefits. You will work within a close-knit maintenance team where contributions are valued and long-term employee relationships are encouraged.

Work Environment

You will work in a food manufacturing plant alongside a maintenance team of approximately 15 people and more than 200 production workers. The environment is fast-paced and production-focused, with frequent interaction with industrial equipment and machinery. Steel-toe footwear is required as part of the safety dress code. First shift typically starts around 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. and usually ends around 3:30 p.m., with the expectation of working longer when needed. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, with frequent Saturday and Sunday work-currently about three weekends per month during the busy season. Opportunities are available on both first and second shifts. The plant emphasizes safety, teamwork, and reliability while maintaining a strong family-oriented culture built over many decades.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Irving, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $66560.00 - $81120.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

DP, promote from within, dental, medical, 401k, PTO, family owned company

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irving,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 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.