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Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Pay: $27-$33/HR ($1.00 Shift Differential)
Shift: 3rd (11pm-7am, M-F and every other weekend)
Location: Cleveland, OH
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team in a highly automated food manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for diagnosing electrical issues, troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, and supporting production equipment throughout the plant. This role requires hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical repairs, ensuring machinery operates efficiently and safely.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical and mechanical failures on production equipment.
- Perform preventative maintenance on plant machinery.
- Troubleshoot and wire 480V 3-phase motors.
- Trace voltage and identify electrical faults using a multimeter.
- Troubleshoot PLC inputs and outputs.
- Troubleshoot and maintain VFD-controlled equipment.
- Repair hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Repair pumps, motors, gearboxes, shafts, bearings, cylinders, and conveyors.
- Troubleshoot safety circuits and machine safety systems.
- Support robotic packaging and automated manufacturing equipment.
- Complete maintenance documentation and work orders.
- Maintain a safe work environment and follow all OSHA and company safety procedures.
- Work closely with production personnel to minimize downtime.
Essential Skills
- Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong electrical troubleshooting experience.
- Ability to troubleshoot 480V 3-phase electrical systems.
- Ability to wire motors and trace voltage using a multimeter.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical control systems beyond basic Lockout/Tagout.
- VFD troubleshooting experience.
- PLC troubleshooting experience (inputs and outputs).
- Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills.
- Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Pump and motor repair experience.
- Conveyor repair experience.
- Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot equipment independently.
- Ability to work 3rd shift.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Servo drive experience.
- Robotic packaging equipment experience.
- Food manufacturing experience.
- HMI troubleshooting experience.
- Welding and fabrication experience.
- Advanced PLC experience.
- Experience with pasteurization or dairy processing equipment.
- Predictive maintenance experience.
Why Work Here?
Join a growing and expanding company with a stable manufacturing environment. Enjoy a full-time opportunity with starting pay of $30+/hr. Be a part of a long-term career with a reputable and growing food manufacturer.
Work Environment
The facility operates in a cheese manufacturing environment, ensuring high cleanliness standards as per FDA regulations. The workspace includes machines and lines that are close together, creating a tighter workspace in some areas. The facility has cold areas where cheese is frozen and hot areas where cheese is processed. If you are sensitive to the smell of cheese, please consider this aspect of the work environment.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Cleveland, OH.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $56160.00 - $66560.00/yr.
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Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 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.
Posting ID: JP-006173658