Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company benefits day 1, health, vision

401K

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a permanent role based in Chesapeake, VA. The position focuses on mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, including PLCs, in a liquid processing environment.

You will read blueprints, repair systems, and help maintain smooth operations on the production floor. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years of manufacturing leadership experience, can oversee production staff, and mentor teammates.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience overseeing production employees.
• Proficiency in training and mentoring employees.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems.
• Maintain and ensure smooth operations in a liquid processing environment.

Skills

Leadership experience

Overseeing production

Training & mentoring

Strong communication

Fast-paced environment

High School Diploma or GED

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our facilities through effective mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Your role involves reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics, as well as troubleshooting PLC systems. Prior experience in a liquid processing environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• Conduct electrical troubleshooting and repair.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Troubleshoot PLC systems.
• Maintain and ensure smooth operations in a liquid processing environment.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 2 years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in overseeing production employees.
• Proficient in training and mentoring employees.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience in GMP or SQF environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing processes.

Why Work Here?

Join a rapidly growing organization that is expanding from the West Coast to the East Coast. This role offers you the opportunity to build and develop a new manufacturing operation from the ground up. You will have access to career advancement opportunities as the facility grows, and you will play a direct role in the company's success and operational performance in a stable and expanding food manufacturing industry.

Work Environment

You will work in a food manufacturing environment with exposure to production floors. The facility includes temperature-controlled warehouse and manufacturing areas. The role involves standing, walking, and lifting throughout the shift, and requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). This is a fast-paced startup environment focused on growth and operational excellence.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chesapeake, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $87360.00/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.

• Company benefits day 1, health, vision, 401K

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chesapeake, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 1, 2026.

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.