**Maintenance Technician** **Pay Rate - $26/hr.+** **** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will perform routine maintenance tasks, conduct preventive maintenance activities, and diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic system issues. You will utilize technical manuals and diagrams to identify problems and determine appropriate repair procedures. Additionally, you will collaborate with production personnel and assist in training new maintenance staff members. **Responsibilities** + Perform routine maintenance tasks, including inspecting, cleaning, lubricating, and adjusting machinery and equipment. + Conduct preventive maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance and reliability of machines. + Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic system issues and perform necessary repairs promptly. + Utilize technical manuals, diagrams, and blueprints to identify equipment problems and determine appropriate repair procedures. + Respond to equipment breakdowns or malfunctions in a timely manner. + Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including work orders and equipment history. + Collaborate with production personnel to schedule maintenance tasks and minimize disruptions. + Identify opportunities for process improvement and suggest modifications to enhance equipment performance. + Adhere to safety protocols and ensure compliance with relevant regulations. + Assist in training and mentoring new maintenance staff members, as needed. **Essential Skills** + Proven experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing or industrial setting. + Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems. + Knowledge of maintenance best practices, including preventive maintenance and equipment calibration. + Familiarity with tools and equipment used in maintenance and repair work. + Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, blueprints, and electrical schematics. + Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Proven experience in the food industry or cheese manufacturing is preferred. + Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. + Physical stamina and ability to lift heavy objects and work in a physically demanding environment. + Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed. **Why Work Here?** Join a team that values continuous improvement and professional development. We provide a supportive work environment where collaboration and innovation are encouraged. **Work Environment** This role requires working in a manufacturing or industrial setting with exposure to machinery and equipment. The position demands physical stamina and the ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting heavy objects. Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed is required. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Hugoton, KS. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $54080.00 - $62400.00/yr. Medical insurance (often with multiple plan options) Dental insurance Vision insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health and counseling Short‑term disability (covers income during temporary injuries or illness) Long‑term disability (protects income for extended medical issues) Life insurance (basic employer‑paid coverage) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Hugoton,KS. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jan 5, 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.