Job Title: Food Processing Production Mechanic

Job Description

The Food Processing Production Mechanic will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and providing preventive maintenance on various equipment, machines, and facility as needed. This role requires expertise in mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems within a food processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain basic industrial electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems.

• Perform repairs as needed and report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to a supervisor if unable to correct.

• Follow lockout/tagout safety procedures during service and repair.

• Use personal protective equipment as required.

• Comply with the rules and regulations set forth in the employee handbook, safety manual, and the GMP booklet.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair

• Electrical troubleshooting and repair

• Hydraulics and pneumatics

• Preventive maintenance

• Welding

• Blueprint reading

• Food processing machine experience

• Experience with steam and water machines

• PLC troubleshooting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to follow lockout/tagout safety procedures

• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards

• Experience in a food processing or food production environment

Why Work Here?

Enjoy direct hire opportunities with a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, health and dental insurance, and employee profit sharing. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment that values safety, compliance, and professional growth.

Work Environment

This role operates within a cGMP environment in a food manufacturing company. Employees must be comfortable maintaining food safety standards and adhering to strict regulatory requirements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Bayshore, New York.

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.