**3rd Shift Maintenance Technician** + **_Grand Rapids_** + **_$28-32/hour_** + **_9PM-6AM_** + **_Food Industry_** **_Job Description_** _The company has been recognized multiple times as one of the 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in West Michigan, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment_ . The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the teardown and rebuild of all manufacturing equipment. This role involves using hand and power tools to disassemble food manufacturing equipment for the sanitation team to clean, then rebuilding the equipment to specification. The position requires welding and fabricating skills and experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs). + Tear down and rebuild manufacturing equipment using hand and power tools. + Ensure equipment is disassembled for cleaning by the sanitation team and then reassembled accurately to specification. + Perform welding and fabricating tasks as required. + Troubleshoot and maintain equipment using mechanical and electrical skills. + Work with VFDs to control the motor's power supply, including ramp-up and ramp-down processes. **_Essential Skills_** + Experience with mechanical systems, including motors, pumps, gears, and pneumatics. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics. + Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and mechanical assembly. + Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of GMPs. + Experience with VFDs. + Understanding of GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices). + Ability to work efficiently on 3rd shift. Why Work Here? Join a leading producer in the butter industry, known for its high-quality standards and innovation. The company has been recognized multiple times as one of the 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For in West Michigan, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment. Work Environment The position operates on the 3rd shift, from Monday to Friday, 9 PM to 6 AM, with occasional Saturdays. The facility, although an older building, is maintained to a high standard with new, clean, and organized equipment. Employees work in colder temperatures throughout the building. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $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) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Sep 11, 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.