Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician responds quickly to equipment-related issues and installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs production and packaging equipment to minimize downtime and ensure continuous operation. This role works with sophisticated electronic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, performing both corrective and preventive maintenance. The technician supports processing and packaging operations by diagnosing equipment problems, replacing faulty components, and keeping accurate maintenance documentation while actively contributing to safety, continuous improvement, and GMP standards.

Responsibilities

• Respond immediately to equipment-related problems to minimize production downtime in processing and packaging areas.
• Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a wide range of production and packaging equipment and machinery.
• Observe and test the operation of electronic, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical devices to evaluate performance and identify operating problems.
• Dismantle equipment and machinery to identify, remove, repair, and replace damaged or deteriorated components, and reassemble equipment correctly.
• Replace faulty electrical components such as relays, switches, motors, and position sensing devices.
• Monitor equipment meters and adjust temperatures as needed to maintain proper operating conditions.
• Monitor equipment, instruments, and connections involved in scheduled sterilization processes and determine required preventive maintenance, calibration, and line checks.
• Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and machinery, including repair or replacement of electrical wires and connections, welding and re-soldering, lubrication of parts, cleaning filters, recalibrating controls, changing line gaskets, adjusting components, and cleaning equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance logs and work order documentation for all equipment repairs and service activities.
• Troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and PLC-controlled equipment using a computer and diagnostic modules.
• Use diagnostic tools such as digital voltmeters, mega-ohm meters, and AMP probes to identify and resolve electrical problems.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and production efficiency.
• Follow and promote all safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) at all times.
• Support the production team by providing timely equipment repair and preventive maintenance services in packaging and process areas.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Minimum of 3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, with approximately 80% of work focused on mechanical systems.
• Solid electrical knowledge and experience, including understanding theory of operation and practical troubleshooting (approximately 20% of work).
• Hands-on experience with preventive maintenance on industrial equipment and machinery.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems.
• Experience with equipment in manufacturing environments, ideally in food manufacturing or with packaging equipment.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and technical documentation.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and working on PLC-controlled equipment.
• Proficiency using diagnostic tools such as digital voltmeters, mega-ohm meters, and AMP probes.
• Capability to perform welding and re-soldering as part of repair and maintenance tasks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in manufacturing settings, including root cause identification and resolution.
• Ability to maintain detailed maintenance logs and work order documentation.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced production environment while adhering to safety and GMP standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing environments is a significant plus.
• Experience working with packaging equipment is highly beneficial.
• Proficiency in electrical and mechanical maintenance within manufacturing facilities.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement practices in production and maintenance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production teams and other maintenance personnel.
• Interest in career growth into specialized areas such as automation, refrigeration, or continuous improvement roles.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage that starts immediately, along with a strong 401(k) program featuring matching contributions and additional automatic employer contributions after one year of service. The organization offers profit sharing, quarterly bonus payouts, tuition and fitness reimbursement, paid leaves, and provided uniforms and PPE. Team members enjoy an onsite store with discounted products, periodic company dinners and care packages, and access to an employee store with reduced prices on body care and food items. Benefits begin on the first day of hire (if elected), and there are clear pathways for advancement into areas such as automation, refrigeration, and continuous improvement, supporting long-term career development and growth in a stable, well-supported environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a food manufacturing plant that produces ice cream, popsicles, and other frozen treats. The production floor is maintained at approximately 58 degrees, and while some work may occasionally be required in freezer areas, this is extremely rare and jackets are provided for cold environments. The facility operates on a 12-hour night shift schedule from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. following a 2/2/3 pattern, with initial training conducted on first shift for approximately 30 days or longer as needed before transitioning to nights. Tools, uniforms, boots, and all necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) are provided, supporting a safe and well-equipped work setting focused on manufacturing efficiency and adherence to GMP and safety standards.

This is a Permanent position based out of Covington, TN.

The pay range for this position is $68640.00 - $74880.00/yr.

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.

Automatic employer contributions. After one year of service, each pay period, Unilever will make an automatic contribution (called a “non-elective contribution”) to your account of 4% of eligible pay. You do not need to contribute to receive this employer contribution.

This is a fully onsite position in Covington,TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.