Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing

Job Description

This role supports a food manufacturing facility by troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production and packaging equipment. The Maintenance Technician ensures high equipment reliability, maximizes uptime, and upholds strict safety, quality, and efficiency standards while working closely with production teams and other maintenance professionals.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on production and packaging equipment.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance to reduce unplanned downtime and improve equipment reliability.
• Support production teams with equipment setups, adjustments, changeovers, and troubleshooting to meet production goals.
• Diagnose and repair issues with motors, pumps, PLCs, HMIs, control systems, and packaging equipment such as conveyors, palletizers, and box makers.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair auxiliary systems including air compressors, water heaters, and 3-phase motors.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals to identify and resolve equipment problems.
• Use computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) to complete maintenance documentation, enter work orders, and track repairs and preventive tasks.
• Follow and enforce all safety procedures, GMP, HACCP, and quality standards while working on equipment and in production areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, ensuring tools, parts, and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
• Collaborate with operators, supervisors, and maintenance team members to communicate equipment issues, repair status, and long-term solutions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and operational excellence.
• Assist with equipment rebuilds, fabrication, and light welding as needed to improve or modify equipment.
• Work independently and as part of a team, managing priorities and responding to equipment breakdowns in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate flexibility in working different shifts as needed to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems on production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, motors, pumps, sensors, and automated equipment.
• Experience working with electrical systems up to 480 volts and 3-phase power.
• Proficiency with pneumatic systems and related components.
• Familiarity with CMMS, maintenance databases, or work order systems for documenting and tracking work.
• Ability to perform preventative and predictive maintenance on a variety of industrial equipment.
• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high quality and safety standards.
• Comfort working in hot manufacturing environments and around operating machinery.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with operators, supervisors, and maintenance colleagues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Food manufacturing or food production maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP and HACCP standards and their application in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with automation systems, control systems, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Experience in industrial maintenance, mechanical repair, and electrical systems (including 480V).
• Experience with equipment such as conveyors, palletizers, box makers, air compressors, water heaters, and packaging machinery.
• Exposure to fabrication and welding for equipment repair or modification.
• Technical training, apprenticeship, or industrial maintenance certification preferred.
• Experience documenting work in CMMS and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comfort working in a self-directed manner and taking ownership of assigned tasks.
• Shift flexibility and willingness to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift as needed.

Why Work Here?

The company offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, along with generous paid time off, 12 paid holidays, and an additional day off to celebrate your birthday. Employees enjoy a stable and growing organization that invests in career advancement, professional development, and internal promotion. The culture emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, safety, and continuous improvement, creating a supportive environment where employees are respected, heard, and empowered. A strong, family-like atmosphere is reinforced through regular engagement activities, feedback forums, and recognition events, making it a place where people can build long-term, rewarding careers.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food manufacturing facility that operates multiple shifts. Available schedules include 1st shift (5:30 AM – 2:00 PM), 2nd shift (1:30 PM – 10:00 PM), and 3rd shift (9:30 PM – 6:00 AM). The environment is fast-paced and can be hot, with frequent work around production and packaging lines, conveyors, palletizers, box makers, air compressors, water heaters, and other automated equipment operating up to 480 volts and 3-phase power. You will use a variety of tools and technologies, including PLCs, HMIs, control systems, pneumatic systems, CMMS software, and standard industrial maintenance equipment. On the first day after orientation, you will tour the shop and facility, meet key team members, and learn the production process. You will be assigned a lead to shadow and work alongside, supported by a buddy program and an assigned manager to answer questions. You will typically shadow your lead for about one month before working independently. The facility promotes a family-like atmosphere with regular engagement activities such as monthly committee meetings to share feedback and ideas, team boards to review performance and improvement opportunities, holiday lunches, and frequent treats like chocolate, tacos, and ice cream sundaes. There are family-focused events, including a dedicated family day when operations pause so employees can bring their families on-site for activities such as face painting and social time. Safety is a priority, with dedicated safety days when lines shut down to allow employees to gather, discuss safety, and strengthen team connections. A boots program provides permanent employees with a footwear allowance twice a year, reinforcing a focus on safety and comfort at wo

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of American Canyon, CA.

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $36.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in American Canyon,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 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.

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.