Maintenance Technician @ Aerotek

Maintenance Tech - 45/hr - Direct Placement

Job DescriptionThe Maintenance Technician overhauls, repairs, and tests high-speed production equipment across the facility, including ovens, packaging machines, mixers, cartoners, baggers, and stuffers. This role ensures that all machinery operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with technical specifications and manufacturer guidelines, supporting continuous and reliable production operations.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul, repair, and test high-speed production equipment such as ovens, packaging machines, mixers, cartoners, baggers, and stuffers throughout the facility.
• Read, interpret, use, and update shop prints and specifications, and refer to manufacturer manuals for servicing and installing equipment and distribution systems.
• Determine manpower and material requirements for maintenance tasks and select appropriate means and methods to accomplish work assignments, recommending changes when needed.
• Prepare and paint surfaces as required and maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas.
• Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and test equipment to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues.
• Maintain spare parts inventory, monitor stock levels, and order replacement parts as required to minimize equipment downtime.
• Coordinate with Maintenance supervision when performing lockout/tagout procedures to ensure proper isolation of energy sources.
• Consistently observe and follow safety standards, policies, and practices while performing all maintenance activities.
• Observe and assist outside contractors working on-site to ensure compliance with facility standards and procedures.
• Train new hires and transferred employees on proper maintenance procedures, equipment operation, and safety standards.
• Perform mechanical maintenance tasks including inspection, adjustment, and replacement of mechanical components.
• Conduct mechanical troubleshooting to identify root causes of equipment malfunctions and implement effective corrective actions.
• Perform fabrication work including welding, grinding, and assembly of parts and structures as needed.
• Work with drive train components such as belts, pulleys, sprockets, and chains to install, align, and maintain proper operation.
• Assist with basic electrical work involving 110V single-phase and 480V and 230V three-phase systems under appropriate safety guidelines.
• Support hydraulic and pneumatic systems, including basic troubleshooting and component replacement.
• Work with sensors, PLC-controlled equipment, motors, and drive systems as part of overall equipment maintenance and repair.

Essential Skills

• 25 years of experience in mechanical maintenance within a production or industrial environment.
• 25 years of experience in mechanical troubleshooting of high-speed or complex manufacturing equipment.
• 25 years of experience in fabrication work, including welding, grinding, and assembly.
• Hands-on experience with drive trains, including belts, pulleys, sprockets, and chains.
• Basic electrical knowledge and experience working with 110V single-phase and 480V and 230V three-phase systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and update shop prints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Ability to understand and apply information from manufacturer manuals for servicing and installing equipment and distribution systems.
• Proficiency in using hand tools, power tools, and test equipment for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and ability to perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Experience working with sensors, PLC-controlled equipment, motors, and drive systems.
• Strong safety awareness and consistent adherence to safety standards, including lockout/tagout procedures.
• Ability to train others in maintenance procedures and safety practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with high-speed food or consumer goods manufacturing equipment is beneficial.
• Comfort working with both older and more modern production equipment and adapting to different technologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose issues under time-sensitive production conditions.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with supervisors, peers, and outside contractors.
• Attention to detail in maintaining documentation, prints, specifications, and inventory records.
• Willingness to maintain clean, organized work areas and uphold facility standards.

Why Work Here? Employees join a large, established manufacturing operation where maintenance work is central to keeping production running smoothly. The environment offers exposure to a wide range of equipment technologies, from legacy systems to more modern machinery, creating strong opportunities to grow technical skills and experience. Team members contribute directly to the reliability and efficiency of a high-volume facility and can take pride in supporting well-known consumer products. Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a large food manufacturing facility that produces snack products in two separate buildings.

One building houses equipment that has been in service since the 1980s, while the other features machinery updated in the 2000s, providing exposure to both older and more modern technologies. The environment is production-focused, with high-speed equipment operating throughout the facility. Work is performed on the manufacturing floor and in maintenance areas, using a variety of tools and test equipment. Employees are expected to follow all plant safety and hygiene standards appropriate for a food production setting and maintain clean, orderly workspaces.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Troy, OH.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $66000.00 - $70000.00/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.medical dental vision 401k

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Troy,OH.

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)

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