**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to lead our department in managing all equipment and facilities maintenance responsibilities. This role involves electrical wiring, PLC edits, equipment installation, and troubleshooting using a multimeter. You will also engage in mechanical troubleshooting for gears, conveyors, baggers, pneumatics, and hydraulics on machinery such as baggers, mixers, slicers, and ovens. Welding experience is required for fabricating stainless steel racks, stands, guards, and other equipment for the facility. **Responsibilities** + Perform electrical wiring and PLC edits. + Install and troubleshoot equipment using a multimeter. + Conduct mechanical troubleshooting on gears, conveyors, baggers, pneumatics, and hydraulics. + Handle machinery such as baggers, mixers, slicers, and ovens. + Fabricate and weld stainless steel racks, stands, and guards. + Lubricate gears, bearings, shafts, and other machinery parts. + Utilize experience with gauges, valves, and pressure regulators. + Apply HVAC and plumbing skills for maintenance tasks. **Essential Skills** + Electrical troubleshooting and PLC knowledge. + Mechanical expertise in hydraulics and pneumatics. + HVAC and plumbing background. + Experience in the food and beverage industry. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in the food industry is a plus. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy the opportunity to lead and improve the Maintenance Department in a small food manufacturing company located in downtown Grand Rapids. Experience the flexibility to manage and innovate within your domain. **Work Environment** Join a small cooking, baking, and snack contract manufacturer in downtown Grand Rapids. Work 1st shift from 6 AM to 2 PM, with flexible hours extending production until 4 PM. Dress code and attire are casual and suitable for a manufacturing environment. **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 - $34.00/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 Jul 19, 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.