Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionThe Maintenance Technician installs, maintains, and repairs production machinery and facility equipment in a clean, food-grade manufacturing environment. This role performs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance, ensuring reliable operation of plant equipment and facility systems. The technician reads and interprets equipment manuals, work orders, blueprints, and schematics, and uses a wide range of tools and test equipment to diagnose issues, replace or repair parts, and make necessary adjustments.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair production machines and facility equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Perform mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting on plant equipment and facility systems.
• Execute preventive maintenance (PM) tasks on production and facility equipment according to established schedules.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, blueprints, and schematics to plan and complete maintenance and repair activities.
• Diagnose equipment problems, identify root causes, and determine appropriate corrective actions.
• Replace or repair defective parts, components, and assemblies, and verify proper operation through testing and adjustments.
• Perform a variety of facilities maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing and carpentry work.
• Work on plant systems that include pneumatic equipment, boilers, steam traps, valves, and related mechanical components.
• Use hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment safely and effectively while performing maintenance duties.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of conveyors, mixers, cappers, fillers, packaging equipment, motors, labelers, and variable frequency drives (VFDs).
• Participate in both scheduled preventive maintenance and unscheduled breakdown troubleshooting throughout the shift.
• Collaborate with other maintenance technicians and production staff to minimize downtime and maintain production schedules.
• Document work performed, parts used, and findings from troubleshooting and maintenance activities as required.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated ability to perform electrical troubleshooting, including proficient use of a multimeter.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a relevant mechanical or electrical role, OR a 2-year technical degree in a related field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, with experience working on pneumatic systems on the plant floor.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting facilities equipment such as boilers, steam traps, and valves.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, equipment manuals, and work orders.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency in using a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment.
• Capability to diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, and perform testing and adjustments to restore equipment to proper operation.
• Comfort working on production equipment such as conveyors, mixers, cappers, fillers, packaging machinery, motors, labelers, and VFDs.
• Willingness and ability to work 2nd shift (3:00 PM11:00 PM) or 3rd shift (11:00 PM7:00 AM), with an expectation of 5 eight-hour shifts and potential expansion to a six-day workweek.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of PLCs and ladder logic is preferred and considered a strong asset.
• Experience in a food-grade or clean manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Prior work as part of a small maintenance team supporting production operations is advantageous.
• Ability to balance preventive maintenance tasks with reactive troubleshooting in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail when diagnosing and resolving equipment issues.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating work with other technicians and production personnel.

Why Work Here?Employees enjoy a clean, laid-back work environment with a consistent four-day workweek structure and guaranteed time off during the week. New team members receive training on day shift to ensure a smooth transition into the role and the facility. Performance-based evaluations provide opportunities for growth and recognition, rewarding strong technical skills and contributions. The culture emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and continuous improvement, offering a stable and supportive setting for maintenance professionals. Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a small manufacturing facility of approximately 50 employees that produces jams, jellies, and preserves for major retail customers. The plant maintains a clean, food-grade environment, with a strong emphasis on sanitation and organized work areas. The Maintenance Technician works as part of a team of six maintenance technicians, supporting maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of a wide range of equipment, including conveyors, mixers, cappers, fillers, packaging machinery, motors, labelers, and VFDs. The typical workday involves a mix of scheduled preventive maintenance and reactive troubleshooting of equipment breakdowns. Shifts are on 2nd (3:00 PM11:00 PM) or 3rd (11:00 PM7:00 AM), currently structured as five eight-hour shifts with an anticipated move to a six-day workweek. The position requires regular use of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment, and adherence to food-grade facility standards in terms of cleanliness and attire. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lawrenceburg, KY. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lawrenceburg, KY. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Lawrenceburg,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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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