Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will play a pivotal role in managing the maintenance and repair of production equipment, including poppers, kettle-coaters, and bagging machines, as well as overseeing the maintenance of our 25,000 square foot facility with HVAC systems. Your expertise in electrical and mechanical systems will ensure efficient operations. You will collaborate closely with the Quality Assurance Manager to support the maintenance of SQF Level 2 certification, maintaining the highest standards for equipment and facility upkeep. Additionally, you will lead efforts to automate production processes, evaluating and recommending new equipment to drive innovation and efficiency.

ResponsibilitiesMaintain and repair production equipment to ensure smooth operations.Collaborate with maintenance staff and external resources to complete tasks and projects.Implement automation solutions to enhance production and packaging.Manage and improve the preventative maintenance program to minimize downtime.Coordinate with contractors and facility management for repairs and installations.Promote a culture of continuous learning and development within the maintenance team.Handle additional duties as needed to support business goals.Essential SkillsMechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repairFacility maintenancePLC programmingProficiency in predictive maintenanceUnderstanding of OSHA standardsForklift experienceAdditional Skills & QualificationsAt least 3 years of experience in a consumer products or food manufacturing environmentExperience with vertical form fill seal machines is a plusWhy Work Here?

Enjoy two weeks of paid vacation for your first through fourth year, three weeks from your fifth through eighth year, and four weeks thereafter. Accumulate up to 30 days of paid sick leave. Participate in our 401K plan with a one-for-one match (up to $750 in 2023). Health insurance is available with a variety of options to suit your needs, along with dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts. Benefit from our referral program.

Work Environment

You will work 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, with flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed. The standard work schedule is Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00/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 Norfolk,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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