Industrial Maintenance Tech - Reading, PA

Aerotek; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision

401(k)

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a permanent, onsite role in Reading, PA. You will maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize highly automated meat processing equipment to ensure safe, reliable operations on 1st and 2nd shifts.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of electromechanical or industrial maintenance experience, strong knowledge of 120V–480V electrical systems, PLC troubleshooting, and the ability to read schematics and blueprints.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in electromechanical or industrial maintenance, preferably in food/manufacturing.
• Experience with 120V–480V electrical systems and safety practices.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Diagnose PLCs and automation signals without programming.
• Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and technical docs.
• Proficient lockout/tagout and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize production equipment with safety first.
• Diagnose and repair electromechanical issues on food processing lines.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and automation signals (no programming required).
• Read blueprints and electrical schematics to plan repairs.

Skills

Electromechanical maintenance

Industrial electrical systems (120V-EN

PLC troubleshooting

Read electrical schematics

Lockout/Tagout safety

Mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic tech

Tools

Industrial electrical components

Job description

Job Title: Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Technician maintains, troubleshoots, and optimizes production equipment in a food manufacturing environment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations with minimal downtime. This direct placement role offers openings on both 1st and 2nd shift and focuses on supporting highly automated meat processing equipment through expert electrical and mechanical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform all maintenance activities with safety as the highest priority, strictly following OSHA, HACCP, GMP, SQF, and food safety regulations.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical (120V to 480V), pneumatic, and hydraulic issues on production and food processing equipment.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce equipment downtime and maintain consistent production efficiency.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and other automation systems, focusing on inputs, outputs, and control signals (programming not required).
• Read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and technical manuals to identify issues and plan repairs.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in electromechanical or industrial maintenance, preferably within the food processing or manufacturing industry.
• Strong proficiency working with industrial electrical components and systems from 120V up to 480V and higher.
• Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot PLCs and automation systems, including inputs, outputs, and signal flow (without requiring programming).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Solid understanding and practical use of lockout/tagout procedures and general industrial safety practices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing or meat processing environment with familiarity in HACCP, GMP, SQF, and food safety requirements.
• Experience in preventive and corrective maintenance programs aimed at improving equipment reliability.
• Exposure to industrial motors, assemblies, and mechanical maintenance in a high-volume production setting.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools and power tools for repair, assembly, and basic welding tasks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Reading, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $83200.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Reading,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.