Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionThis role focuses on performing mechanical and electrical maintenance on high-speed food production equipment during the night shift. You will troubleshoot and repair machinery, perform preventive maintenance, and support safe, reliable, and efficient production operations in a refrigerated, GMP-compliant food manufacturing facility.Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs on food production equipment to minimize downtime and maintain consistent output.
• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs on production equipment during active production runs.
• Perform scheduled maintenance and repairs on production equipment during designated machine service periods.
• Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs, ensuring equipment is properly adjusted and ready for operation.
• Apply mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting skills to identify and repair issues on packaging and production machines.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, blueprints, and work orders to determine required maintenance and service tasks.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical problems, replace or repair parts, test equipment, and make necessary adjustments to restore proper function.
• Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities to reduce breakdowns and extend equipment life.
• Carry out a variety of plumbing maintenance tasks and basic electrical functions as needed to support plant operations.
• Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment safely and effectively while performing duties.
• Detect faulty operations, defective materials, and unusual conditions and promptly report them to the appropriate supervision.
• Comply with all safety regulations, procedures, and GMP requirements while maintaining clean, orderly, and safe work areas.
• Perform other related maintenance duties as assigned or needed to support continuous plant operations.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform mechanical and electrical repairs on high-speed food production equipment.
• Minimum of 5 years of maintenance experience in a high-speed production environment.
• At least 3 years of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience.
• At least 3 years of preventive maintenance experience on production machinery and facilities.
• At least 3 years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing packaging and production machines using mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic principles.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, work orders, and technical documentation.
• Strong diagnostic skills to identify problems, replace or repair parts, and perform testing and adjustments.
• Ability to perform basic plumbing maintenance and electrical functions within a production facility.
• Competence in using hand tools, power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment safely.
• Strong commitment to safety, housekeeping, and compliance with GMP and facility procedures.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a GMP food manufacturing environment.
• Experience in maintaining equipment in refrigerated production areas.
• Comfort working on night shifts, specifically 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision while handling multiple maintenance tasks.
• Strong communication skills to document work performed and report issues to supervision.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to preventive maintenance and equipment reliability.

Why Work Here?You will join an established food manufacturing organization with decades of expertise in delivering high-quality products to well-known restaurant chains and food companies. The leadership team brings extensive industry experience and emphasizes reliability, quality, and continuous improvement. You will have the opportunity to work with modern, high-speed production equipment in a setting that values technical skill, safety, and professional growth. The company fosters a stable, long-term work environment where your maintenance expertise directly supports consistent, large-scale production and international distribution. Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Kenosha, WI. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $72800.00/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 Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Kenosha, WI. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Kenosha,WI.

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.