Maintenance Technician
Aerotek
Posted Friday, April 24, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005984487
Job Description
The Maintenance Technician ensures that all production machinery operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. This role focuses on both mechanical and electrical maintenance, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and 480V systems, while performing troubleshooting and preventive maintenance on conveyors, cutting equipment, pumps, and packaging machinery in a food production environment.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair production machinery, including conveyors, cutting equipment, pumps, and packaging equipment.
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues involving hydraulics and pneumatics to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.
- Perform electrical maintenance and troubleshooting on systems operating at 480V, including 3-phase motors and related components.
- Complete scheduled preventive maintenance (PM) tasks on all assigned equipment and accurately document work performed.
- Inspect machinery regularly to identify potential failures and recommend corrective actions before breakdowns occur.
- Support packaging operations by ensuring packaging machines run efficiently and meet production and quality requirements.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adhere to all FDA-regulated procedures and plant safety standards.
- Collaborate with production and quality teams to prioritize maintenance activities and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Use mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to quickly identify root causes of equipment failures.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, including tools and parts, in accordance with facility guidelines.
- At least 2+ years of experience in maintenance, preferably in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics on the mechanical side of machinery.
- Experience troubleshooting and maintaining conveyor systems and related components.
- Ability to perform electrical work on 480V systems and 3-phase motors.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical issues.
- Experience performing preventive maintenance on production equipment.
- Familiarity with packaging machines and packaging maintenance.
- Knowledge of and adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines.
- Ability to work mostly six days per week and every other weekend as needed.
- Capability to work in a cold environment (approximately 36°F) for the duration of the shift.
- PLC experience is a plus but not required.
- Experience working in an FDA-regulated or food production environment is highly beneficial.
- Comfort working with cutting, cleaning, and packaging equipment for produce.
- Strong troubleshooting skills across mechanical and electrical systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with maintenance, production, and supervisory staff.
- Willingness to wear provided uniforms and follow facility hygiene and safety standards.
You will join a stable organization in a very steady industry with a track record of no layoffs, offering long-term job security and opportunities for advancement. The company supports healthy work hours while providing clear promotion paths, including growth into area and department leadership roles. Employees enjoy a weekly allowance for food and snacks, along with 24/7 access to free drinks and salads, contributing to a supportive and convenient workplace. Uniforms are provided after 90 days, and the overall environment encourages professional development, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Work Environment
This is a full-time role on the day shift, with two openings available. The standard schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with the expectation to work every other weekend and typically a six-day workweek (approximately 50–58 hours weekly). The facility cuts, cleans, and packages produce, so the production environment is maintained at approximately 36°F year-round. The site operates under FDA regulations and follows strict GMP guidelines, requiring consistent adherence to hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards. Work involves regular interaction with conveyors, cutting equipment, pumps, and packaging machinery, as well as 480V electrical systems and 3-phase motors. Uniforms are provided after 90 days, and employees are expected to follow the company’s dress code and personal protective equipment requirements appropriate for a cold, food-processing environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Smyrna, TN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $32.00/hr.
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 Smyrna,TN.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.
About Aerotek:
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 meets 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 solving for 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.
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.
Contact Information
Email: mpancoast@aerotek.com
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