Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Technician with strong communication and problem-solving skills. As a valuable member of our team, you will contribute by accomplishing tasks on time and with high quality, exhibiting a sense of teamwork across all departments and job levels. You will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving technical problems with industrial food production and packaging equipment and the plant's facilities.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and resolve technical issues with equipment such as pumps, motors, low-pressure boilers, air compressors, conveyors, heat sealers, printers, labelers, blowers, warehouse dock doors, dehydrators, mills, blenders, carts, and chillers.

Communicate appropriate information about equipment and repairs to operational personnel and supervisors.

Utilize troubleshooting skills in electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.

Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for industrial equipment and machinery.

Perform calibration of instruments such as temperature gauges, thermocouples, pressure gauges, flowmeters, and scales, maintaining records according to the calibration plan.

Conduct regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities.

Close out work orders using a web-based Maintenance Management System.

Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.

Communicate with equipment suppliers for technical support.

Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and other equipment.

Comply with safety regulations, food safety program, and other standard operating procedures.

Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Assist with special projects as required.

Be available for overtime work as needed.Essential Skills

Troubleshooting skills in electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.

Experience in repair and preventive maintenance.

Proficiency in using hand and power tools, electric meters, and other equipment.

Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders.Additional Skills & Qualifications

Comfortable with a blended facilities and equipment maintenance role.

Familiarity with HVAC, mechanical systems, and 3-phase electrical systems.

Experience in plumbing and industrial facilities maintenance.Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic and collaborative work environment where teamwork and high-quality results are valued. Enjoy the opportunity to work on diverse projects and develop your skills in a supportive setting.

Work Environment

This position is located within a food manufacturing company specializing in mushrooms, working on a 4/10 shift schedule from Monday to Thursday, 10am-8:30am.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlsbad, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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.Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.