Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description

The Maintenance Technician ensures that all production machinery operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. This role focuses on both mechanical and electrical maintenance, including work on hydraulics, pneumatics, and 480V systems, while performing troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on conveyors, cutting equipment, pumps, and packaging machinery in a regulated food production environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery to keep all equipment running safely and efficiently.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues involving hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, cutting equipment, and packaging machinery.
• Perform electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on systems operating at 480V, including 3-phase motors.
• Conduct routine preventive maintenance (PM) on all assigned equipment to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Inspect conveyor systems and packaging equipment regularly, identifying potential issues before they lead to failures.
• Use strong mechanical aptitude to identify root causes of equipment problems and implement effective solutions.
• Follow and apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and FDA-regulated procedures while performing all maintenance tasks.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and preventive maintenance in accordance with facility guidelines.
• Collaborate with production and operations personnel to prioritize maintenance work and minimize disruption to production.
• Support continuous improvement of equipment reliability and maintenance processes.
• Work scheduled shifts and every other weekend as needed, including extended hours, to support a high-volume operation.

Essential Skills

• At least 2+ years of experience in maintenance within an industrial, manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Hands-on experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics on the mechanical side of production equipment.
• Experience with electrical systems, including working with 480V power and 3-phase motors.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair conveyors, pumps, cutting equipment, and packaging machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues quickly.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Familiarity with conveyor systems and conveyor maintenance.
• Ability to work safely in a regulated environment while following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Comfort working in a cool environment at approximately 36 degrees year-round.
• Willingness to work mostly six days per week, including every other weekend, as part of a healthy overtime schedule.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience maintaining packaging machines in a food or FDA-regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Packaging Maintenance practices and standards.
• Prior experience working under FDA or similar regulatory guidelines.
• PLC experience or exposure is a plus, even if not required.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with production and maintenance teams.
• Demonstrated reliability and commitment to completing preventive maintenance tasks on schedule.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable operation in a very steady industry with a strong track record of avoiding layoffs. The organization offers a healthy overtime structure, typically 50–58 hours per week, providing the opportunity to significantly increase earnings. Team members enjoy a weekly allowance for food and snacks, along with 24/7 access to free drinks and salads, creating a supportive and convenient workplace. Uniforms are provided after 90 days, and there is a clear path for advancement, with opportunities to grow into leadership roles such as Area Manager and Department Supervisor.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food production facility where produce is cut, cleaned, and packaged. The environment is maintained at approximately 36 degrees year-round, so you will work in a consistently cool setting. The facility operates under FDA regulations and follows strict GMP guidelines, requiring adherence to cleanliness and safety standards at all times. The schedule includes two day-shift openings, Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with the expectation of working every other weekend and mostly six days per week to support production needs. Uniforms are provided after 90 days, contributing to a professional and consistent dress standard on the production floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Smyrna, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/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 Smyrna,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.

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 DescriptionWe 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.

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.