Maintenance Technician

Aerotek

Racine, WI, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Real Estate

Full Time

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role involves performing both electrical and mechanical maintenance on ovens, conveyors, and processing production equipment within a food manufacturing environment. The Maintenance Technician diagnoses and repairs equipment breakdowns, performs ongoing maintenance, and helps ensure reliable and safe operation of all machinery.

Responsibilities

Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on ovens, conveyors, and processing equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair equipment breakdowns in a timely manner to minimize production downtime.
Conduct routine and preventive maintenance on machinery, including inspection, adjustment, and replacement of parts as needed.
Work with pneumatic systems, including installation, maintenance, and repair of pneumatic components.
Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documents to support maintenance and repair activities.
Perform maintenance and repairs in alignment with good manufacturing practices (GMP) when working in food production environments.
Support industrial and electrical maintenance activities, including basic electrical troubleshooting and component replacement.
Document maintenance work performed and communicate equipment issues and repair status to the appropriate stakeholders.
Participate in an on-call rotation for weekend coverage and respond to maintenance needs during assigned on-call periods.
Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working around electrical systems, gas combustion equipment, and production machinery.

Essential Skills

Minimum of 3+ years of machine maintenance experience.
Hands-on experience with pneumatic systems.
Basic electrical knowledge and comfort working around electrical systems.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
Experience with machine maintenance and machine repair in an industrial setting.
Comfort working in or around a GMP or food manufacturing environment.
Ability to perform preventive maintenance, maintenance repairs, and industrial maintenance tasks safely and accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Previous experience in a GMP or food manufacturing maintenance role is strongly preferred.
Experience with gas combustion systems is a plus.
Experience in electrical maintenance beyond basic knowledge is an advantage.
Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and maintenance documentation practices.
Ability to work independently and respond effectively to urgent maintenance needs.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to following safety and cleanliness standards common in food manufacturing environments.

Why Work Here?

This is a direct placement opportunity with a company experiencing growth and increased business, offering stable, ongoing work. You will join a team that values reliability, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement in a production environment. The organization provides a consistent schedule, opportunities to work with diverse industrial equipment, and the chance to build long-term maintenance expertise in a food manufacturing setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Racine, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $70720.00/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.

Company benefits can be provided

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Racine,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 2026.

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.

\nCompany 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.