Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob Description
The Maintenance Technician builds, maintains, and repairs production machinery and mechanical systems in a food manufacturing environment. This role focuses on assembling equipment, diagnosing issues, performing preventive maintenance, and supporting production operations to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient machine performance.
Responsibilities
- Build and assemble machines and mechanical components according to technical requirements and specifications.
- Troubleshoot reported equipment problems and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues in a timely manner.
- Conduct preventive maintenance on a variety of machines and devices to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
- Detect malfunctions through careful observation, including sound and visual inspection of machinery and system performance.
- Run diagnostic tests to verify system functionality and identify root causes of equipment failures.
- Repair broken or faulty machine parts and restore equipment to proper operating condition.
- Assist production staff with machine changeovers, adjustments, and setups to support efficient line operations.
- Clean machinery components and apply appropriate lubricants to reduce wear and maintain optimal performance.
- Perform emergency repairs, including basic structural, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC tasks, to keep operations running safely.
- Follow all safety rules, procedures, and regulations while performing maintenance and repair activities.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and clean working environment in and around equipment and work areas.
- Collaborate with leadership and team members during training and shift transitions to ensure consistent maintenance practices.
Essential Skills
- Previous experience working as a maintenance mechanic, maintenance technician, or in a similar industrial maintenance role.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
- Ability to perform PLC troubleshooting in an industrial environment.
- Experience with preventive maintenance programs and practices for production machinery.
- Ability to read and understand operating manuals, mechanical and electrical blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings.
- Valid driver’s license with the ability to safely operate lift trucks, platform lifts, and articulating boom lifts.
- Aptitude in using a variety of hand and power tools such as wrenches, pliers, and hand drills, as well as precision measurement tools including calipers.
- Excellent knowledge of machinery, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and related components.
- Basic knowledge of OSHA and food safety regulations (preferred).
- Ability to stand for long hours, work in confined spaces, and lift heavy loads exceeding 50 pounds.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with solid observational and analytical abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting and collaborate with production and leadership staff.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in an industrial or food manufacturing maintenance environment.
- Comfort working with schematics and electrical troubleshooting in production settings.
- Familiarity with maintenance best practices for hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.
- Ability to adapt to different shifts and schedules, including training on day shift and transitioning to a 12-hour schedule.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and adherence to regulatory and company standards.
- Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing equipment issues.
Why Work Here?
You join a production-focused organization that values safety, reliability, and teamwork. The environment offers hands-on technical work, opportunities to expand your skills across mechanical, electrical, and automation systems, and support from leadership through structured training. The shift-based schedule provides clarity and consistency, while the collaborative culture encourages problem-solving, continuous improvement, and shared success.
Work Environment
This role operates in a food manufacturing facility with industrial machinery and production lines. You work in areas that may involve confined spaces, elevated platforms, and exposure to typical manufacturing conditions such as noise and moving equipment. The position requires standing for extended periods and lifting heavy loads over 50 pounds. Work is performed across different shifts, including a 1st shift (4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) and 3rd shift (9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.), with initial training on the day shift under leadership before transitioning to a 12-hour schedule. Safety procedures, food safety standards, and proper use of tools and lifting equipment are integral parts of the daily work environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/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.
Health Insurance, Retirement plan, and PTO
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Wilkes-Barre,PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.
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.