Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionThis role supports a high-volume foodservice production facility by performing preventative and predictive maintenance on a wide range of equipment, including production lines, conveyor systems, cappers, fillers, labelers, palletizing equipment, boilers, and wastewater systems. The Maintenance Technician focuses primarily on mechanical work with a strong electrical component, ensuring equipment reliability, minimizing downtime, and supporting safe, efficient operations across the plant.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production lines, conveyor systems, cappers, fillers, labelers, palletizing equipment, boilers, and wastewater systems to ensure reliable and efficient operation.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical components such as rollers, belts, bushings, bearings, and gearboxes to minimize equipment downtime.
• Work with 480 Volt electrical systems and AC/DC motor drives, including troubleshooting and repairing motor control issues.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and blueprints to plan and perform maintenance and repair tasks accurately.
• Install, maintain, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems to support production equipment and related machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair pumps and associated components to maintain proper flow and pressure for production processes.
• Support packaging, bottling, and filling equipment maintenance, ensuring proper operation of automated systems and related components.
• Perform basic PLC troubleshooting as needed to identify and resolve control system issues impacting equipment performance.
• Assist with the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers and compressors to support plant utilities.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage to support accurate recordkeeping and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to prioritize work, respond to equipment issues, and support smooth plant operations.
• Follow all safety procedures, including lockout/tagout and equipment-specific safety protocols, while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience working with 480 Volt electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience with AC/DC motor drives, including the ability to troubleshoot and repair issues.
• Mechanical experience working on rollers, belts, bushings, bearings, gearboxes, and similar components.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and blueprints.
• Experience with hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience with pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in maintenance, including mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience supporting packaging, bottling, or filling equipment in a production environment.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Experience in food, flavor, beverage, and/or packaging industries.
• Knowledge of boilers and compressors, including basic operation and maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing pumps in an industrial setting.
• Any additional education or formal technical training is highly regarded.
• Experience working with automated packaging equipment and related technologies.
• Comfort working with both mechanical and electrical aspects of maintenance in a production environment.

Why Work Here?This opportunity offers the chance to work in a stable, growing manufacturing environment that supports major foodservice brands and values quality and innovation. You will gain exposure to a wide variety of equipment and technologies, allowing you to deepen your mechanical and electrical skills while working with a supportive maintenance team. The rotating schedule provides extended periods of time off, and a shift differential recognizes the value of your contribution on off-shift hours. The organization promotes safety, continuous improvement, and professional development, creating an environment where skilled trades professionals can build a long-term career. Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a production facility that manufactures food-related products such as flavors, syrups, sauces, and creams for the foodservice industry. The work involves maintaining and troubleshooting packaging, bottling, and filling equipment, as well as plant utilities like boilers, compressors, and wastewater systems. The position follows a rotating night schedule, switching every 30 days between MondayThursday and FridayMonday, with hours from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., and includes a shift differential. The environment is industrial and fast-paced, with regular exposure to production machinery, moving equipment, and typical plant conditions. The dress code requires jeans or work pants without holes, a solid t-shirt and/or polo (preferably without buttons or snaps), safety glasses, and steel-toe boots; uniforms will be provided after an initial period. Safety standards are emphasized, and you will work with tools and equipment related to mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and packaging systems. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Walton, KY. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $58240.00/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.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Walton, KY. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Walton,KY.

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.