Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. In this role, you will perform routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance on packaging and production equipment. You will troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime and ensure the safe operation of all equipment in compliance with food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance on packaging and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems to minimize downtime.
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and maintenance requests on the production floor.
• Maintain logs and records of work completed, parts used, and status updates.
• Assist in installation, setup, and commissioning of new machinery or equipment.
• Ensure all equipment is operating safely and in compliance with food safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with machine operators and production leads to identify maintenance needs and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain tools, spare parts inventory, and organized maintenance areas.
• Actively participate in safety programs and serve as a safety and food safety advocate.
• Support plant utilities (e.g., compressed air systems, HVAC, water supply) as needed.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial maintenance, preferably in a food manufacturing or general manufacturing setting.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting experience with mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams.
• Familiarity with GMPs, food safety, and OSHA workplace safety procedures and protocols.
• Ability to work alternating 3-day/4-day weeks, 12-hour shifts, with additional overtime as needed.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Basic computer skills for entering maintenance data and reporting.
• Forklift certified or ability to become forklift certified within 14 days of employment.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a welcoming environment with air conditioning throughout the building and music always playing. We celebrate our team with monthly employee lunches for anniversaries and exciting giveaways. Benefit from our employee store offering free products. Join a company that values its employees and fosters a positive work culture.

Work Environment

This position is located in a food production setting. Work hours include Monday through Wednesday from 4 pm to 4:30 am and every other Thursday. The role involves working 12-hour shifts on an alternating 3-day/4-day schedule, with the possibility of additional overtime as needed. The environment is physically demanding, requiring standing, bending, climbing, and lifting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Saint Peter, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $62400.00/yr.

. . .

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Peter,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 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.

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.