Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Industrial Maintenance Technician plays a key role in improving the reliability and performance of manufacturing and infrastructure equipment within a regulated food and beverage environment. This position focuses on maintaining plant equipment at optimum efficiency by troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and related systems. The technician also supports the development and training of junior maintenance team members and production staff to enhance overall machine efficiency and uptime.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair on sprockets, pumps, bearings, shafts, chains, conveyors, belts, and all related mechanical equipment.

• Conduct routine maintenance and repair on Hyperbaric HPP equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.

• Perform routine maintenance and repair on steam, pneumatic, water, hydraulic, and other related piping systems and equipment.

• Use and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation for equipment within the facility.

• Execute preventive maintenance tasks on production and facility equipment and resolve identified issues in a timely manner.

• Observe equipment and process conditions, accurately diagnose problems, and implement effective corrective actions with minimal supervision.

• Apply and follow lockout/tagout procedures and confined space entry practices to ensure safe maintenance operations.

• Assist in maintaining accurate, up-to-date maintenance records and database entries for equipment history and work performed.

• Pursue ongoing personal development by staying current on maintenance techniques, tools, and best practices.

• Actively participate in safety initiatives and housekeeping programs to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Support and help train lower-level maintenance technicians, machine operators, and helpers to improve machine efficiencies and reduce downtime.

• Perform other duties as directed by plant engineering, maintenance leadership, process engineering, and senior-level technicians.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience as a maintenance technician in an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Ability to perform routine maintenance and repair on pumps, sprockets, bearings, shafts, chains, conveyors, belts, and related components.

• Ability to maintain and repair steam, pneumatic, water, and hydraulic piping systems and associated equipment.

• Ability to read, understand, and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics and blueprints.

• Experience performing preventive maintenance and resolving issues identified during inspections.

• Capability to independently diagnose equipment problems and implement corrective actions with little or no supervision.

• Working knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures and confined space entry practices.

• Experience working in a regulated food or beverage manufacturing environment (ideal).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in industrial maintenance within food and beverage or other regulated production environments.

• Familiarity with Hyperbaric HPP equipment and related maintenance activities.

• Comfort with maintaining accurate maintenance logs and using maintenance databases or CMMS systems.

• Commitment to ongoing learning and staying current on maintenance best practices.

• Ability to collaborate with and train junior technicians, operators, and helpers.

Why Work Here?

You join a growing manufacturing operation where reliability and continuous improvement are highly valued. The environment encourages learning, with opportunities to expand your technical skills and stay current on modern maintenance techniques. You contribute directly to safe, high-quality food and beverage production while working within a culture that emphasizes safety, organization, and teamwork. The role offers steady hours with overtime opportunities, allowing you to build both your experience and your earnings over time.

Work Environment

This role operates in a cold and refrigerated production environment, typically around 40 degrees. You work on a 2nd shift schedule from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, with overtime available, including the potential for a sixth workday when needed. The setting is a regulated food and beverage manufacturing facility with industrial equipment, piping systems, and Hyperbaric HPP machinery. Work involves being on the production floor, moving between machines and systems, and following strict safety, sanitation, and housekeeping standards appropriate for a cold, food-processing environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Oceanside, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $28.00/hr.

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 Oceanside,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.