Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician performs a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and facility maintenance tasks to support safe, reliable, and efficient plant operations in a feed and grain manufacturing environment. This role handles both scheduled and emergency maintenance, troubleshoots equipment issues, and supports new installations and projects while adhering to all applicable safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and emergency maintenance on plant equipment and systems across all areas of the facility.
• Carry out mechanical repairs on pumps, valves, heat exchangers, screw conveyors, drag conveyors, bucket elevators, bearings, gearboxes, and related components.
• Perform electrical repairs on motors and motor starters, including running conduit and pulling wires for new installations.
• Conduct light electrical work as needed and support maintenance of industrial electrical systems, with experience in 480-volt systems considered a plus.
• Maintain and troubleshoot the boiler and steam system to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Perform welding tasks, including MIG, stick, and arc welding, as needed for maintenance and repair activities.
• Complete building repairs and cleaning tasks to support overall facility upkeep and cleanliness.
• Adjust and calibrate controls such as knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms on control panels to regulate process variables including flows, temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, and chemical usage.
• Operate and monitor processing units such as heaters, coolers, thermal oxidizers, compressors, exchangers, and other equipment through automatic regulation and remote control systems.
• Identify malfunctioning units by observing control instruments such as meters and gauges and by responding to automatic warning signals including lights and audible alarms.
• Inspect equipment to determine the location and nature of malfunctions, including leaks, breakages, and faulty valves or components.
• Communicate directly with production personnel to coordinate maintenance and repair work and minimize downtime.
• Patrol process units regularly to verify safe, efficient, and compliant operating conditions.
• Perform preventive maintenance activities as required to extend equipment life and reduce unplanned outages.
• Assist with new equipment installations and other plant projects as requested by supervision.
• Collaborate with contractors to plan and implement the installation of new equipment or systems.
• Participate actively in safety, health, and environmental programs and follow all related procedures.
• Apply knowledge of city, county, state, and federal regulations related to maintenance and plant equipment and work in a manner that ensures continuous compliance.
• Support and participate in programs and procedures designed to maintain plant cleanliness and orderly work areas.
• Perform basic maintenance on mobile equipment, excluding major repairs such as transmission or motor replacement.
• Be available for overtime work on a scheduled or call-in basis as operational needs require.
• Carry out other duties as assigned by plant leadership to support overall plant performance and reliability.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician in an industrial, manufacturing, or similar plant environment.
• Strong mechanical skills with hands-on experience repairing pumps, valves, heat exchangers, conveyors, bucket elevators, bearings, gearboxes, and related equipment.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting ability for mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial equipment and systems.
• Proficiency in welding, including MIG, stick, and arc welding, for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ability to perform electrical repairs on motors and motor starters, including installing conduit and pulling wires.
• Capability to perform light electrical work safely and in accordance with established procedures.
• Experience adjusting, setting, and calibrating process control devices such as knobs, valves, switches, levers, and index arms on control panels.
• Ability to monitor and interpret readings from meters, gauges, and other control instruments to diagnose equipment conditions.
• Skill in identifying malfunctions by observing warning signals such as indicator lights and alarm horns.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting boiler and steam systems in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of safety, health, and environmental practices relevant to industrial maintenance.
• Understanding of applicable city, county, state, and federal regulations related to plant equipment and maintenance activities.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate work with production and other departments.
• Ability to work overtime on a scheduled or call-in basis when required by plant operations.
• Capability to perform basic mobile equipment maintenance within defined limits.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with industrial electrical systems, including 480-volt systems, is a strong plus.
• Experience in maintaining equipment commonly used in feed and grain operations, such as screw conveyors, drag conveyors, bucket elevators, and corn processing equipment, is beneficial.
• Experience working with thermal oxidizers, compressors, exchangers, heaters, coolers, and similar processing units is advantageous.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and documentation practices.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with contractors during equipment installation and upgrade projects.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Adaptability to handle a variety of tasks, from mechanical and electrical work to building maintenance and cleaning.

Why Work Here?

You will join a production environment that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement. The organization emphasizes strong teamwork between maintenance and production, ensuring that your technical skills directly support efficient and stable operations. You can expect exposure to a wide variety of equipment and systems, offering ongoing opportunities to grow your mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting capabilities. The culture encourages participation in safety, health, and environmental programs, promoting a workplace where safe work practices and regulatory compliance are priorities. You will have the chance to contribute to plant projects and new installations, expanding your experience and involvement in long-term equipment upgrades and improvements.

Work Environment

The role is based in a feed and grain manufacturing facility that operates industrial processing equipment such as conveyors, bucket elevators, boilers, steam systems, compressors, exchangers, heaters, coolers, and thermal oxidizers. You will work in and around production areas where equipment runs continuously and where conditions can include noise, dust, and varying temperatures typical of an industrial plant. The position involves hands-on work with mechanical and electrical systems, including industrial electrical equipment and, where applicable, 480-volt systems. You will perform tasks both indoors and in plant areas that may require climbing, standing, and moving between units to patrol and inspect equipment. Overtime may be required on a scheduled or call-in basis to support plant operations and respond to maintenance needs. The environment emphasizes cleanliness and orderly workspaces, with established programs and procedures to maintain plant housekeeping and safe operating conditions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hanford, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Internal benefits through direct hire

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hanford,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.

Company Description 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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.