Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Food Manufacturing
Job Description
Join a growing food manufacturing facility as a Maintenance Technician, where you will troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve production and packaging equipment in a fast-paced environment. You will play a critical role in maximizing equipment uptime, supporting production goals, and ensuring high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency across the plant.
Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on production and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Support production teams with equipment setups, adjustments, changeovers, and troubleshooting to meet production schedules.
• Diagnose and repair issues with motors, pumps, PLCs, HMIs, control systems, conveyors, palletizers, box makers, air compressors, water heaters, and other automated equipment.
• Work with 3-phase motors and electrical systems operating up to 480 volts, following all applicable safety protocols.
• Follow and uphold all safety, GMP, HACCP, and quality standards at all times.
• Use a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or maintenance database to complete maintenance documentation, work orders, and equipment records accurately and on time.
• Communicate equipment issues, repair status, and maintenance needs clearly with operators, supervisors, and maintenance team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, ensuring tools and parts are stored properly.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with equipment rebuilds, fabrication, and welding as needed to improve or restore equipment performance.
• Support self-directed work by taking ownership of assigned tasks and proactively identifying maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams during safety days, shutdowns, and improvement events to enhance plant performance.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience troubleshooting and repairing electrical and mechanical systems on production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and solid problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience working with PLCs, motors, pumps, sensors, and automated equipment.
• Experience with pneumatic systems, compressors, and pumps in an industrial setting.
• Ability to work safely with electrical systems up to 480 volts, including 3-phase power.
• Familiarity with CMMS, maintenance databases, or computerized work order systems.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while managing multiple priorities.
• Comfort working in a hot manufacturing environment and around running production equipment.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with operators, leads, and other maintenance personnel.
• Commitment to following safety protocols, GMP, HACCP, and plant quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Food manufacturing or food production experience is preferred.
• Experience with automation systems, PLC troubleshooting, and control systems is highly beneficial.
• maintenance mechanic or industrial maintenance roles is advantageous.
• Experience with fabrication and welding to support equipment repairs and improvements.
• Knowledge of GMP compliance and HACCP principles in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience working with conveyors, palletizers, box makers, air compressors, water heaters, and packaging equipment.
• Experience performing equipment rebuilds and motor and pump repair.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, or industrial maintenance certification is preferred.
• Comfort working in a self-directed environment with shift flexibility as needed.

Why Work Here?
You will join a stable, growing manufacturer that offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, along with generous paid time off, 12 paid holidays, and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday. The culture emphasizes teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement, with a supportive and inclusive environment where every employees voice matters. A dedicated engagement committee meets monthly to gather feedback, discuss ideas, and plan activities such as family days, potlucks, holiday lunches, and fun events like taco days and ice cream socials. Employees enjoy unique perks including regular recognition, plenty of chocolate gifts, and a boots program that provides a stipend twice a year for permanent employees. The organization invests in career growth with opportunities for advancement, professional development, and internal promotion, and fosters connection through events like Family Day and Safety Day, where production lines shut down so employees can come together, learn, and celebrate their success.
Work Environment
This role is based in a fast-paced food manufacturing facility with multiple production lines and automated equipment. The environment can be hot at times, and you will work around running machinery, conveyors, palletizers, box makers, air compressors, water heaters, motors, pumps, and electrical systems up to 480 volts. Multiple shifts are available, including 1st shift (5:30 AM 2:00 PM), 2nd shift (1:30 PM 10:00 PM), and 3rd shift (9:30 PM 6:00 AM), offering flexibility to align with your schedule. On your first day after orientation, you will tour the shop and facility, meet team members across different areas, and learn about the production process. You will be assigned a lead to shadow and work alongside for about one month, as well as a buddy in leadership you can go to with questions, ensuring a structured and supportive onboarding experience. The plant operates with a strong focus on safety, organization, and cleanliness, reinforced by regular safety days and team board meetings where performance, improvements, and goals are openly reviewed. Dress is typical for a manufacturing and maintenance setting, with appropriate safety gear and work boots expected to support a safe and productive workday.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of American Canyon, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.
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.
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 American Canyon,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.

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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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