Maintenance Technician
Aerotek
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Job summary
Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician for a food and beverage manufacturing site in Pearl, MS. The role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment to maximize uptime, quality, and efficiency.
Candidates should have strong mechanical and electrical skills and experience in industrial settings. Responsibilities include troubleshooting conveyors and packaging machinery, diagnosing electrical issues up to 480V, performing preventive maintenance,
Qualifications
- This role requires 3+ years in industrial maintenance in manufacturing.
- Experience with conveyors, packaging equipment, pumps, motors, and gearboxes.
- Experience troubleshooting electrical systems up to 480V and PLCs.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and blueprints.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment to ensure reliable operation.
- Diagnose electrical issues in motors, drives, sensors, relays, and PLC systems (up to 480V).
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance to reduce downtime.
- Read schematics, wiring diagrams, and blueprints to support repairs.
- Maintain VFDs, motor controls, and distribution equipment for safe operation.
- Support startup, changeovers, and installations; assist with testing and adjustments.
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Job description
This role supports a fast-paced food and beverage manufacturing operation by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving production equipment to maximize uptime, efficiency, and product quality. The Maintenance Technician applies strong mechanical aptitude and solid electrical troubleshooting skills to diagnose and resolve issues on automated production equipment and facility systems. Candidates with experience in food and beverage or other industrial manufacturing environments who are comfortable working with both mechanical and electrical systems will thrive in this position.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain manufacturing equipment, including conveyors, packaging machinery, pumps, motors, gearboxes, mixers, compressors, and production systems to ensure reliable operation.
Diagnose and repair electrical issues involving motors, drives, sensors, relays, contactors, PLC-controlled equipment, and control circuits, including systems operating up to 480V.
Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production and facility equipment to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals to support accurate troubleshooting and repairs.
Troubleshoot mechanical systems such as bearings, chains, belts, hydraulics, pneumatics, and power transmission components to restore equipment performance.
Maintain and repair variable frequency drives (VFDs), motor control systems, and electrical distribution equipment to ensure safe and efficient operation.
Support equipment startup, changeovers, and installations by assisting with setup, testing, and adjustment of machinery and systems.
Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and recommend corrective and preventive actions to avoid recurrence.
Document all maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections in a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) or maintenance tracking system.
Ensure compliance with all safety, food safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), quality standards, and lockout/tagout procedures during all maintenance activities.
Collaborate closely with production personnel to minimize downtime, improve equipment reliability, and support continuous improvement efforts.
Use electrical testing equipment, including multimeters and other diagnostic tools, to safely and accurately identify issues in electrical systems.
Provide support and guidance to other maintenance technicians during shadowing and training periods, contributing to a strong maintenance team environment.
Minimum of 3+ years of industrial maintenance or maintenance mechanic experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Hands-on experience working on, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial machinery, including conveyors, packaging equipment, pumps, motors, and gearboxes.
Experience troubleshooting industrial electrical systems up to 480V, including three-phase power.
Ability to use electrical testing equipment such as multimeters and other diagnostic tools safely and effectively.
Strong understanding of motors, motor controls, variable frequency drives (VFDs), sensors, relays, contactors, and control circuits.
Proficiency in troubleshooting and maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and mechanical drawings.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with experience in power transmission components, bearings, chains, belts, and related systems.
Experience with PLC-controlled equipment and PLC troubleshooting at the control level.
Solid industrial maintenance background, including exposure to automation and production equipment in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in a food and beverage manufacturing environment is highly preferred but not required.
Familiarity with conveyor systems and automated material handling equipment.
Experience with CMMS or other maintenance tracking systems for documenting work orders and maintenance history.
Stick welding skills are a plus but not required.
Exposure to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), food safety requirements, and quality standards in a production environment.
Ability to perform basic fabrication or repair work as needed to support equipment maintenance.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to perform root cause analysis on recurring equipment issues.
Effective communication and teamwork skills to work closely with production and other maintenance personnel.
Employees enjoy a stable manufacturing environment with a strong focus on treating people well and providing a supportive, family-oriented culture. There is a clear opportunity to transition into a long-term direct role, offering continuity, growth, and the chance to build lasting relationships within the team. The organization values its workforce, promotes a positive work atmosphere, and encourages professional development for those who want to advance their skills and responsibilities.
This position is based in a manufacturing facility within the food and beverage industry, working around automated production lines, conveyors, packaging equipment, pumps, motors, and related industrial systems. The role operates on day shifts, with three primary schedules: 4:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. New hires rotate through each of these shifts during the first two months while shadowing experienced maintenance technicians to learn equipment, processes, and safety practices. After the shadowing period, the final shift assignment takes into consideration both operational needs and individual preference where possible. The environment requires adherence to safety, food safety, GMP, and lockout/tagout procedures, with regular use of industrial tools, electrical testing equipment, and maintenance technologies to support reliable production operations.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pearl, MS.
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)
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.
This is a fully onsite position in Pearl,MS.
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.
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.
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.
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