Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial production machinery and building systems in a cool and freezing food production environment. This role focuses on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting of equipment such as blenders, conveyors, AC/DC units, and boilers, while ensuring reliable operation in an FDA-regulated facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical maintenance on industrial production machinery, including blenders, conveyors, coolers, boilers, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair AC and DC units, motors, and associated control components to minimize downtime.
• Use basic hand and power tools safely and effectively to diagnose and resolve equipment issues.
• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics to identify faults and plan repairs.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventive maintenance on machinery, hydraulics, and pneumatics systems.
• Support maintenance of building systems within a cool and freezing food production environment.
• Work with 480V and three-phase motors, following appropriate safety procedures when qualified to do so.
• Assist with troubleshooting of PLC-controlled equipment and automation systems when needed.
• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns on the production floor and document maintenance activities accurately.
• Follow all FDA, food safety, and site-specific policies, including personal appearance and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to prioritize work and maintain efficient operations.
• Adapt to working 12-hour night shifts and manage workload effectively throughout the shift.

Essential Skills

• Previous industrial maintenance experience and knowledge in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills on industrial equipment.
• Hands-on experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
• Proficiency using basic hand tools and power tools for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ability to work effectively and safely in an FDA-regulated facility.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts consistently, including nights.
• Experience performing maintenance in a food production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PLC troubleshooting experience, particularly in an industrial or automated environment.
• Experience working with food production machinery such as boilers, coolers, conveyors, and blenders.
• Knowledge of 480V motors and three-phase motors.
• Ammonia refrigeration experience or related certifications.
• Familiarity with Allen-Bradley systems and PLC troubleshooting.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from competitive starting pay, comprehensive benefits including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision coverage, and additional perks such as two meals to take home per shift, even during the contract period. The organization values long-term stability, supports employee well-being with robust benefits, and offers the opportunity to develop specialized skills in a modern, regulated food production environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a food production facility where most areas are maintained at approximately 38 degrees, with some rooms at standard room temperature and others at 0 degrees. The position operates on a night shift schedule from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. The environment is FDA-regulated, with specific appearance requirements that prohibit piercings while on the production floor. Work involves regular use of industrial machinery, including boilers, coolers, conveyors, blenders, AC/DC units, and refrigeration systems, and requires adherence to strict safety and food-handling standards in cold and freezing conditions.

This is a Contract position based out of Oklahoma City, OK.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/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 Contract position based out of Oklahoma City, OK.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Oklahoma City,OK.

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.