Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician will perform preventative maintenance and repair work on packaging, labeling, filling, and various other production equipment. The role involves diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues, performing necessary repair work, and assisting with equipment installation and calibration. The technician will also support maintenance on boilers, chillers, air compressors, and ammonia refrigeration systems while adhering to all safety and GMP procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and repair work on packaging, labeling, filling, and other production equipment.

• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues and perform necessary repair work.

• Support maintenance on boilers, chillers, air compressors, and ammonia refrigeration systems.

• Assist with installation, calibration, and startup of new equipment.

• Perform fabrication duties as needed, including welding and manual machining.

• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals.

• Follow all safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, and plant policies.

• Adhere to GMPs and all food-safety and sanitation standards.

• Maintain accurate documentation of maintenance activities.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2B boilers license.

• Experience as a maintenance technician in manufacturing, food processing, or industrial environments.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with working knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.

• Ability to work in cold, wet, and fast-paced production areas.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work at heights or in confined spaces as needed.

• Willingness to work overtime, rotating shifts, or on-call as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with welding, fabrication, or machining is preferred.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where safety and quality are the top priorities. Benefit from a supportive work environment that values continuous learning and professional growth. Enjoy the opportunity to work with advanced equipment and technologies in a collaborative setting.

Work Environment

The position is based in a milk/dairy processing plant with exposure to refrigerated areas, high humidity, and loud machinery. Dress code and safety gear are required to ensure personal safety and compliance with standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Zumbrota, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $79040.00/yr.

• 401k with company match
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO
• Paid holidays
• Opportunity for career growth
• Tuition reimbursement

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Zumbrota,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.