Maintenance Mechanic

Aerotek; Dinuba (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Monthly lunch benefit

Job summary

Aerotek is hiring a Maintenance Mechanic in Dinuba, CA, to maintain and repair high-volume food and beverage production equipment. The role involves troubleshooting conveyors, packaging lines, HVAC, and related systems, with a rotating two-day/two-night schedule and overtime as needed.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in maintenance, strong mechanical skills, and experience with VFDs and PLCs. Safety, GMP compliance, and thorough documentation are essential.

Qualifications

• Troubleshooting of food and beverage production equipment.
• 3–5 years in maintenance/mechanic roles preferred.
• Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment including conveyors, packaging lines, HVAC, mixers, pumps, and fillers.
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Inspect equipment regularly to address issues before production impact.
• Work on improvement projects to enhance performance and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and support VFDs and PLC-related issues as needed.
• Maintain, document, and coordinate repairs, downtime, and parts usage.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical troubleshooting

VFDs

PLC knowledge

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Preventive maintenance

Electrical safety

Cold environment work

Rotating schedule

Documentation

Tools

VFDs

PLC

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment in a high-volume food and beverage production facility. The Maintenance Mechanic diagnoses and repairs issues with production and building systems, performs preventive maintenance to reduce downtime, and helps ensure safe, high-quality product output. The schedule follows a rotating pattern of two day shifts and two night shifts, primarily Wednesday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with occasional overtime and weekend flexibility required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair industrial equipment, including conveyors, packaging lines, HVAC systems, mixers, blenders, pumps, fillers, and related machinery.

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to minimize equipment downtime and extend the life of production and facility equipment.

• Inspect equipment regularly to identify potential issues and address them proactively before they impact production.

• Work on improvement projects that enhance equipment performance, reliability, and efficiency.

• Troubleshoot and support variable frequency drives (VFDs) and assist with PLC-related troubleshooting as needed.

• Perform building and facility maintenance tasks to ensure the overall operation remains safe, reliable, and compliant.

• Document daily activities, including downtime events, corrective actions taken, spare parts used, and preventive maintenance performed.

• Support food and beverage production by ensuring equipment operates safely and consistently to meet quality and safety standards.

• Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to prioritize work, coordinate repairs, and minimize disruption to operations.

• Work a rotating schedule of two days and two nights (primarily Wednesday through Saturday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) and remain flexible to work weekends, other shifts, and overtime as needed.

• Operate safely in a cold, GMP-regulated environment and follow all safety, sanitation, and quality procedures.

Essential Skills

• Previous troubleshooting experience in a food and beverage production environment.

• 3-5 years of maintenance mechanic or maintenance technician experience preferred.

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, including experience with conveyors, packaging equipment, mixers, blenders, pumps, and fillers.

• Experience with VFDs (variable frequency drives) and the ability to troubleshoot and support them.

• Basic PLC troubleshooting capability or familiarity with PLC-controlled systems.

• Hands-on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics in an industrial setting.

• Proficiency with preventive maintenance practices for mechanical and electrical equipment.

• Ability to troubleshoot electrical issues safely within an industrial environment.

• Capability to work safely and effectively in a cold (approximately 36°F) GMP environment.

• Flexibility to work a rotating schedule, including days, nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High-pressure pasteurizer experience is highly desirable.

• Welding skills are a plus and can support equipment repair and improvement projects.

• Experience working in a food-grade or GMP-compliant facility.

• Strong documentation skills for recording downtime, maintenance activities, and parts usage.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a production environment.

• Comfort working in a rapidly growing company with evolving processes and equipment.

Why Work Here?

The organization offers a compressed workweek with four working days and three-day weekends, supporting a strong work-life balance. The culture emphasizes health, wellness, and flexibility, allowing employees to manage personal needs when they arise. Team members enjoy a monthly lunch benefit and a juice card that provides free access to fresh juice at retail locations. The company is growing rapidly, providing opportunities to work with expanding operations and modern production facilities while contributing to a mission focused on health and quality.

Work Environment

The facility operates as a high-end juice production plant within a rapidly growing organization that is expanding its brick-and-mortar footprint and has recently invested in a large production facility. The environment is cold, around 36°F, and follows strict Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, requiring adherence to hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety protocols. Maintenance Mechanics work primarily on a schedule of two day shifts and two night shifts, typically Wednesday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with occasional overtime and weekend flexibility. The role involves working around industrial food-processing equipment such as conveyors, packaging lines, mixers, blenders, pumps, fillers, HVAC systems, and high-pressure pasteurization equipment, as well as VFDs, PLC-controlled systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical components. The position requires comfort working in a cold production area and navigating a busy, fast-paced, and safety-focused manufacturing environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dinuba, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $36.00/hr.

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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Dinuba,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 30, 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.