About this role
Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician with experience in troubleshooting and performing preventive maintenance on industrial equipment, particularly in food manufacturing environments. Your role will involve mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to ensure the continuous operation of food processing and packaging machines.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on industrial food processing and packaging equipment.
- Conduct mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to minimize downtime.
- Collaborate closely with team members, sharing ideas and accepting feedback to enhance team performance.
- Maintain a positive attitude and assist colleagues as necessary.
- Think creatively to solve problems and improve processes.
Essential Skills
- Preventive maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
- Electrical maintenance experience, including working with 480v systems.
- Mechanical maintenance proficiency, specifically with conveyors and ovens.
- 2+ years of maintenance experience in food manufacturing.
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
- Experience in motors, pumps, and conveyors.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Instructor recommendation or reference.
- Experience with sensors, PLCs, and food equipment like ovens and labeling machines.
- Vocational training or trade school is preferred.
- Entry-level candidates straight out of vocational school considered.
Why Work Here? Join a family-owned company with a close-knit culture that offers significant growth and promotion opportunities. You will be part of a supportive team with potential for advancement to higher-paying roles and management positions. Work EnvironmentWork in a food processing plant specializing in sausages, with very cold temperatures and wet floors in some areas. The facility adheres strictly to USDA standards.
We offer two shifts
1st shift from 5:30am to 2pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional Saturdays, and 2nd shift from 3pm to 12am. The environment requires compliance with safety standards and a readiness to work in a team-oriented setting.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Antonio, TX.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in San Antonio,TX.
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.