**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** The Maintenance Technician is responsible for monitoring and maintaining the operation of all plant systems and equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, conveyor belts, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts, bearings, packaging equipment, and freezers. The technician must respond to all system failures by taking appropriate corrective action to ensure that systems are operational and functioning safely and efficiently. **Responsibilities** + Perform preventive maintenance inspections and diagnose, repair, and rebuild major equipment/components such as conveyors, pumps, mixers, gearboxes, electrical motors, pulleys, shafts, bearings, packaging equipment, freezers, compressors, and building equipment. + Establish and adjust work procedures to meet production schedules, advising management if additional work is needed or cannot be completed within Standard Repair Times. + Perform service calls for emergency breakdowns and manage multiple priorities effectively. + Install, adjust, and repair packaging equipment to achieve optimal performance. + Troubleshoot and analyze problems with machines and systems. + Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards and perform all work in accordance with established safety procedures. + Work a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends to support the facility's needs. **Essential Skills** + Electrical troubleshooting skills + Mechanical skills + Hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge + Repair and preventive maintenance expertise + Ability to multi-task and perform under limited supervision **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 2 years of experience working with electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic repairs on industrial food manufacturing equipment + Proficient in welding and fabrication + Knowledge of single and three-phase electrical systems + Knowledge of electrical control systems + Ability to lift 50 lbs. + Must be at least 18 years of age and legally eligible to work in the United States + Ability to perform physical requirements of the position with or without reasonable accommodations **Why Work Here?** Enjoy a 4% match on your 401k and benefit from a $3 catered lunch. Work in a supportive environment that values work-life balance with flexible start times between 1-5 pm and 10-12 hour workdays. **Work Environment** The position is based in a food manufacturing environment. The role requires adherence to safety protocols and may involve working nights and weekends to accommodate the facility's operating schedule. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $70000.00/yr. ................................ **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Elk River,MN. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.