Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description

A growing food manufacturing company is seeking a Maintenance Technician to troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and improve production and packaging equipment in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in maximizing uptime, supporting production goals, and maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on production equipment.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to minimize downtime and improve reliability.
• Support production teams with equipment setups, adjustments, changeovers, and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose issues with motors, pumps, PLCs, HMIs, control systems, and packaging equipment.
• Follow all safety, GMP, HACCP, and quality standards.
• Complete maintenance documentation and work orders using computerized maintenance systems.
• Communicate equipment issues and repair status with operators, supervisors, and maintenance team members.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Essential Skills

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems on production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with PLCs, motors, pumps, sensors, and automated equipment.
• Familiarity with CMMS, maintenance databases, or work order systems.
• Comfortable working in hot manufacturing environments and around equipment operating up to 480 volts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, or industrial maintenance certification preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, along with generous paid time off, 12 paid holidays, and an extra day off for your birthday. Our culture values collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement, offering opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Join a supportive, team-oriented environment where employees are respected and empowered to succeed. Engage in company events, enjoy potlucks, and participate in initiatives like Safety Day and Family Day.

Work Environment

The company operates in a flexible and inclusive work environment, with a commitment to innovation and sustainable business practices. Work shifts include 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. On your first day, you will be introduced to the facility, assigned a lead to shadow for one month, and take part in a Buddy program for support and guidance.

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 - $36.00/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 Aug 31, 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.

\nCompany 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.