Maintenance Mechanic

Aerotek; Gilroy (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in Gilroy, CA to supervise the maintenance department for facilities and processing equipment in a fast-paced food manufacturing setting.

You will lead maintenance processes, oversee repairs, implement preventative maintenance, and manage capital projects while ensuring safety and quality standards. Strong PLC, electrical, and mechanical skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of maintenance experience in food manufacturing or packaging.
• Strong understanding of production equipment and maintenance operations.
• Troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Hands-on experience with preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to perform PLC troubleshooting and apply electricity/PLC knowledge.
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics in industrial apps.
• Ability to read mechanical and electrical blueprints.
• Experience with refrigeration systems and related maintenance tasks.
• Proficiency with Excel and Word.
• Strong communication for directing teams and documenting work.
• Capability to work under tight timelines and deliver quality results.
• Demonstrated leadership to guide and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily activities of maintenance department for facilities and processing equipment.
• Lead maintenance processes, preventive inspections, and overhaul planning.
• Oversee repairs and maintenance of machinery and lines to ensure safe operations.
• Lead projects for installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Manage SOPs to support standardized work practices.
• Monitor spare parts inventory and reorder to prevent downtime.
• Inspect and audit completed work for conformance and quality.
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance and work order programs.
• Manage capital projects and equipment innovations.
• Create a safe, productive work environment.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical & mechanical

Preventive maintenance

HVAC/refrigeration knowledge

Blueprint reading

Excel & Word

Job description

Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Gilroy, CA

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic supervises and directs the activities of the maintenance department, ensuring that facilities and processing equipment operate safely, reliably, and efficiently. This role leads maintenance processes, oversees repairs and installations, manages preventative maintenance programs, and drives continuous improvement in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of employees in the maintenance department, covering both facilities and processing equipment.

• Lead the team in establishing, improving, and executing equipment maintenance processes, including preventative inspections, corrective repairs, and overhaul planning and execution.

• Oversee maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment in the facility and on processing lines to ensure safe and successful operations.

• Lead project teams to perform successful installation and commissioning of new equipment and lines.

• Oversee the dismantling, repair, and maintenance of machinery and equipment used in production processes.

• Manage the implementation and enforcement of department standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support standardized work practices.

• Monitor the use and inventory of spare parts, maintenance supplies, and equipment, and initiate reordering when necessary to prevent downtime.

• Inspect and audit completed maintenance work to ensure conformance, compliance, and quality, and proactively suggest improvement ideas.

• Implement and manage the Preventative Maintenance program and work order program, ensuring all personnel follow established guidelines.

• Manage capital projects, including new production lines, process design improvements, and equipment innovations.

• Create and maintain a productive, safe work environment by implementing and sustaining all company-mandated safety-related training and assessments.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support production goals and minimize equipment-related disruptions.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of maintenance experience in food manufacturing or packaging (preferred).

• Strong technical understanding of production equipment and maintenance operations.

• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, and control systems.

• Hands-on experience with preventative maintenance and maintenance repair activities.

• Ability to perform PLC troubleshooting and apply electricity/PLC knowledge in a production environment.

• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics in industrial applications.

• Ability to interpret and work from mechanical and electrical blueprints.

• Experience with refrigeration systems and related maintenance tasks.

• Proficiency with basic computer skills, including Excel and Word.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills for directing teams and documenting work.

• Ability to work under tight timelines while consistently delivering high-quality results.

• Demonstrated leadership ability to guide, develop, and support team members in achieving objectives.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity in food manufacturing maintenance is highly desirable.

• Experience working as a maintenance technician or in a similar industrial maintenance role.

• Familiarity with preventive and preventative maintenance programs and work order systems.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced production environment with frequent equipment changeovers and adjustments.

• Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and reliability.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with production, quality, and safety teams.

• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a competitive total rewards package that supports both their financial security and overall well-being. The organization offers a robust health benefits program with a high percentage of company-paid coverage for employees and dependents, along with dental, vision, life insurance, and long-term disability. A company match 401(k) plan supports long-term retirement planning, while paid vacation, floating holidays, and company holidays promote work-life balance and time to recharge. Team members join a stable, growth-oriented environment where their technical expertise and ideas for improvement are valued.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large, clean warehouse-style food production facility. The temperature remains comfortable, neither too cold nor too hot, though conditions may vary slightly by area. The environment carries consistent food aromas throughout the facility, including smells such as dumplings and soy sauce. Certain areas can be loud due to operating machinery, so hearing protection may be required where appropriate. The workplace emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and safety, with a strong focus on maintaining equipment and facilities to high standards.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 & 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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Gilroy,CA.

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.

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.