About this role
Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionThis role focuses on industrial maintenance in a food and beverage production environment. You will troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and mechanical issues on a variety of electro-mechanical equipment, perform routine and preventive maintenance, and help ensure reliable, efficient operation of production lines.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical and mechanical issues on production equipment to identify root causes of malfunctions.
- Perform routine and preventive maintenance on electro-mechanical equipment used in food and beverage production, including conveyors, mixers, fillers, packaging machinery, and refrigeration systems.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair pump motors and associated components to ensure consistent and safe operation.
- Use strong basic electrical troubleshooting skills to verify circuits, identify faults, and safely restore equipment to service.
- Locate and check fuses and other protective devices during troubleshooting to determine failure points and necessary repairs.
- Apply pneumatic knowledge to maintain and repair equipment that utilizes compressed air and related components.
- Support PLC troubleshooting as needed to assist in resolving control and automation issues on production machinery.
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used to maintain accurate equipment histories and support continuous improvement.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards while performing maintenance in a production environment.
- Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to prioritize work orders and minimize equipment downtime.
- Communicate clearly and confidently about maintenance findings, repair plans, and troubleshooting processes with supervisors and peers.
Essential Skills
- 2+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
- 23 years of experience as a maintenance technician performing hands-on equipment repair and maintenance.
- 2+ years of mechanical and electrical industrial experience working on production machinery.
- Strong basic electrical troubleshooting skills, including safely verifying live circuits and identifying electrical faults.
- Hands-on experience working on and troubleshooting pumps, including understanding different pump types and their maintenance needs.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues on conveyors, mixers, fillers, packaging machinery, and refrigeration systems.
- Experience performing preventive maintenance on electro-mechanical equipment to reduce unplanned downtime.
- Comfort answering situational and technical questions about troubleshooting methods, equipment history, and maintenance processes.
- Ability to explain troubleshooting steps clearly and logically during interviews and team discussions.
- 1+ years of maintenance experience in a food or GMP-regulated environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working with pneumatics and pneumatic components in an industrial setting.
- Exposure to PLC troubleshooting and a basic understanding of control systems on production equipment.
- Background in food and beverage production maintenance, with familiarity with sanitation and cleanliness standards.
- Ability to read and interpret technical information, diagrams, and manuals to determine how to wire and configure motors and equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy when describing previous work history, equipment experience, and troubleshooting processes.
- Effective communication skills, with the ability to speak confidently about hands-on maintenance experience.
- Adaptability to a startup-style environment where processes and equipment may evolve as production grows.
- Commitment to following safety procedures and GMP guidelines in a production facility.
Why Work Here? You will join a brand-new, clean, climate-controlled facility where you can grow with a startup operation in the food and beverage sector. The role offers direct placement, day-one benefits, and a generous paid time off package with 80 hours of PTO accrued in the first year. You will enjoy access to an on-site gym and the opportunity to earn quarterly bonuses of 10%, all while being part of a growing team that values continuous improvement, reliability, and collaboration.
Work EnvironmentThis position operates on 3rd shift, from 10:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Monday through Friday. The facility is brand new, clean, and climate controlled, providing a comfortable and modern work setting. You will work in a food and beverage production environment that follows GMP standards, with access to an on-site gym and equipment that includes conveyors, mixers, fillers, packaging machinery, refrigeration systems, pumps, and pneumatic components.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Jeffersonville, IN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $61152.00 - $61152.00/yr. 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. Come and See me for further details
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Jeffersonville,IN.
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
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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.