Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Multi-Craft Maintenance TechnicianJob Description
This role supports a fast-paced food manufacturing facility by maintaining and troubleshooting both electrical and mechanical systems. You will work across a wide range of equipment, including PLCs, three-phase motors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, conveyors, and precision measurement tools, ensuring reliable operation and minimal downtime in a demanding production environment.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair electrical and mechanical issues on production equipment in a food manufacturing facility.
- Perform PLC troubleshooting on Allen-Bradley and Siemens systems to identify and resolve control and automation problems.
- Work with 480V electrical systems, including sensors, switches, and three-phase motors, to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, including actuators, valves, and associated controls.
- Support and maintain conveyor systems, ensuring proper alignment, operation, and throughput.
- Use micrometers and other precision measurement tools to assess components such as bearings and other mechanical parts.
- Perform routine industrial maintenance tasks to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
- Assist with boiler-related maintenance activities as needed to support plant operations.
- Collaborate closely with production and maintenance teams to prioritize work orders and respond quickly to equipment issues.
- Work safely and effectively in a non-climate-controlled environment, including very hot areas of the facility.
- Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts usage accurately for future reference and compliance.
- Participate in overtime work, including Saturday shifts, to support production demands when required.
Essential Skills
- 38 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong electrical maintenance skills, including work with 480V systems, sensors, switches, and three-phase motors.
- Proficiency in mechanical maintenance, including troubleshooting and repair of moving machinery and components.
- Hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic equipment.
- Hands-on experience with pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting and repair of pneumatic equipment.
- PLC troubleshooting experience on Allen-Bradley and Siemens platforms.
- Ability to work with conveyors, including inspection, adjustment, and repair.
- Ability to use micrometers and other precision tools to measure and evaluate mechanical components.
- Experience working with bearings and related rotating equipment components.
- Comfort working in a non-climate-controlled environment, including very hot areas.
- Ability to work a 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM schedule Monday through Friday, with overtime on Saturdays as needed.
- Commitment to safe work practices when working with high-voltage equipment and industrial machinery.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Boiler maintenance or boiler system experience.
- Experience working with industrial robots such as Kuka robots.
- Previous experience in food manufacturing or similar high-throughput production environments.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in maintenance and production.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Why Work Here?
You will join a facility that rewards skill development and performance through a tiered growth pay system, offering clear pathways to increase your earnings as you advance. There is a strong focus on internal growth, with opportunities to move into leadership roles as you gain experience. The environment values hands-on technical expertise, continuous learning, and the chance to work with a diverse range of industrial technologies.
Work Environment
This position is based in a non-climate-controlled food manufacturing facility where some areas can be very hot, so comfort working in heat is essential. The role is highly hands-on and involves regular interaction with industrial equipment, including electrical systems, mechanical components, hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, boilers, and robots. The standard schedule is 5:00 PM to 5:30 AM, Monday through Friday, with overtime available on Saturdays. Appropriate non-slip, slip-resistant footwear is required to support safety in the production environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Nashville, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $33.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.