Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Lead troubleshooting and corrective maintenance related to equipment, acting as the first level of escalation for lower-level technicians. Responsibilities include inspecting, operating, or testing machinery or equipment to diagnose electrical and mechanical malfunctions. Dismantle and rebuild machinery, equipment, and/or field devices to access and remove defective parts, using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools. Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance tasks such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, replacing filters, or performing other preventive maintenance tasks. Lead the PdM program, perform repairs, verify lower technician’s findings and repairs, and track pre- and post-repair performance changes to provide trend reports for site leadership.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, and test machinery or equipment to diagnose electrical and mechanical malfunctions.

• Dismantle and rebuild machinery, equipment, and/or field devices to access and remove defective parts.

• Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance tasks.

• Lead the PdM program, including performing repairs and tracking performance changes.

• Utilize prints, repair manuals, wiring diagrams, and/or parts catalogs as necessary.

• Repair machines, equipment, or structures using various tools.

• Maintain and troubleshoot relay logic and control field devices.

• Mentor junior technicians and peers by providing positive motivation and guidance.

• Review and complete work orders timely, conducting necessary maintenance or repairs.

• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures at all times.

• Maintain a positive working relationship with all departments and communicate with Plant Management regarding maintenance issues.

• Complete daily reports outlining maintenance or repairs conducted.

• Perform continued education and training in related multi-craft skills.

• Participate in root cause analysis events for the local site.

• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Support all safety, food quality, and sanitation initiatives and policies.

Essential Skills

• Electrical troubleshooting

• Mechanical maintenance

• Hydraulics and pneumatics

• Experience with 3-phase electrical systems

• Ability to perform preventive maintenance

• HVAC and PLC troubleshooting

• Mentoring and training skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• LEVEL 1 CANDIDATE: Schooling to 2 years of experience

• LEVEL 2 CANDIDATE: 3 to 5 years of experience

• LEVEL 3 CANDIDATE: 7+ years of experience

Why Work Here?

We offer continuous training, including electrical training, to support your career growth. Join a team that values mentorship, skill development, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Work Environment

The role requires working with various tools and equipment, including hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measuring instruments, and electronic testing devices. You will need to provide your own tools. The work environment involves complying with safety standards, maintaining clear communication with plant management, and ensuring all safety procedures are followed.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Frontenac, Kansas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frontenac,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2025.

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.