**Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic** **Job Description** Join a dynamic and growing manufacturer specializing in high-end chocolates, popcorns, and specialty snack foods. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the efficiency of equipment in a small but expanding company. The ideal candidate will be proactive, innovative, and ready to take ownership of the maintenance operations. **Responsibilities** + Perform proper preventive maintenance techniques. + Ensure equipment is ready for production start-up. + Repair worn out or damaged equipment. + Modify and fabricate equipment as needed. + Demonstrate knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP). + Follow all safety rules and practices. + Perform work at company standards for techniques, speeds, and efficiencies. + Develop and implement maintenance procedures for equipment. + Innovate to improve efficiency, safety, up-time, and reduce maintenance costs. + Lubricate equipment with understanding of various requirements. + Perform basic welding and cutting of metals. + Train personnel on autonomous maintenance and minor repairs. + Complete work orders and Preventive Maintenance (PM) documentation. + Keep maintenance spaces and parts/equipment clean and organized. + Maintain storeroom inventory. + Maintain equipment bill of material as assigned. + Read and interpret equipment manuals, safety rules, and instructions. + Communicate effectively in writing and orally. + Work safely around automated and semi-automated machinery. + Perform housekeeping duties according to Company SOPs before equipment is returned to production. + Perform all other work as required. **Essential Skills** + Troubleshooting + Mechanical maintenance + Welding and metal fabrication + Reading schematics and blueprints + Forklift operation + Hand tool proficiency + PLC troubleshooting + Production knowledge **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Minimum High School diploma or GED required. + 3+ years of mechanical manufacturing experience preferred. + 3+ years of maintenance experience preferred. + Prior experience in a food manufacturing facility preferred. + Knowledge and ability in MIG and TIG welding strongly preferred. + Ability to read and comprehend mechanical drawings. + Understanding of a multimeter. + Basic math skills. + Effective reading, writing, and communication skills. + Basic understanding of GMP and food safety. + Compliance with attendance policy. + Basic computer skills and aptitude. + Teamwork skills. + Ability to work safely around food allergens. **Why Work Here?** Be a part of a fast-growing, family-owned business that offers the opportunity to learn, grow, and take ownership of a department. This role provides the chance to eventually grow a team supporting a multi-plant facility. **Work Environment** The work environment requires safety shoes, hairnet, and beard net. GMP practices are observed. Expect exposure to noise, dust, oils, and allergens. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Monroe, WA. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 remote position. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 11, 2026. **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.