Maintenance Technician

Aerotek; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

In-house training

Team picnics and events

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Maintenance Technician for Terre Haute, IN to support a dry food manufacturing facility. The role centers on mechanical, hands-on maintenance of high-speed processing and packaging equipment, with additional electrical and PLC troubleshooting.

You will read schematics, perform preventive maintenance, and coordinate with production to prioritize work orders. The position is 2nd shift (4:00 PM–2:30 AM) with possible overtime on Fridays, based at a four-story facility.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting high-speed food processing and packaging equipment.
• Hands-on mechanical maintenance focus (≈80%).
• Proficient reading of schematics, blueprints, and technical docs.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on mechanical maintenance on dry food processing/packaging equipment (≈80% mechanical).
• Conduct preventative maintenance to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC issues in production equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve PLC-related problems in industrial control systems.
• Electrical troubleshooting on equipment (excluding 3-phase 480V).
• Carry out welding/fabrication as needed for repairs.
• Read schematics/blueprints to guide maintenance, repair, and installation.
• Maintain and repair motors and conveyors and ensure alignment of components.
• Support maintenance across multiple floors ensuring safe operation of conveyors between levels.
• Follow safety procedures and preventive maintenance best practices in a food manufacturing setting.
• Collaborate with production to prioritize work orders and communicate status.
• Document maintenance work including repairs and parts used.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Mechanical troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Schematics/blueprints

Motor & conveyor expertise

Multi-floor maintenance

2nd shift availability

Tools

Allen-Bradley controls

Conveyor systems

Job description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift

Job Description

This role is a 2nd shift Maintenance Technician position in an industrial dry food manufacturing environment. You maintain and repair high-speed food processing and packaging equipment with a strong focus on mechanical, hands-on work. You perform preventative maintenance, troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and PLC issues, and support reliable, safe production operations across a multi-story facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on mechanical maintenance on dry food processing and packaging equipment, with approximately 80% of work focused on mechanical systems.

• Conduct preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.

• Troubleshoot high-speed food processing and packaging machinery to quickly identify and resolve mechanical and electrical issues.

• Diagnose and resolve PLC-related problems, including basic PLC troubleshooting for control systems.

• Perform electrical troubleshooting on equipment and systems, excluding 3-phase 480V, to restore proper function.

• Carry out occasional welding and fabrication tasks to repair or modify equipment and components as needed.

• Read and interpret schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation to guide maintenance, repair, and installation activities.

• Maintain and repair motors, conveyors, and conveyor systems, including installation and alignment of mechanical and electrical components.

• Support industrial maintenance activities across multiple floors, ensuring conveyors and equipment between levels operate safely and efficiently.

• Follow established safety procedures and maintenance best practices while working in an industrial food manufacturing environment.

• Collaborate with production and maintenance team members to prioritize work orders and communicate equipment status.

• Document maintenance work performed, including repairs, parts used, and preventative maintenance tasks completed.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician in an industrial environment, with a strong emphasis on mechanical, hands-on maintenance (approximately 80% mechanical).

• Demonstrated background in preventative maintenance on production and packaging equipment.

• Experience maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting high-speed food processing and packaging equipment.

• Mechanical troubleshooting skills, including hydraulics and pneumatics.

• Ability to read and work from schematics and blueprints for mechanical and electrical systems.

• PLC troubleshooting experience, particularly in industrial control applications.

• Electrical troubleshooting skills for industrial equipment, excluding 3-phase 480V systems.

• Experience with motors, conveyor systems, and industrial installations.

• Industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting.

• Ability to work 2nd shift, Monday through Thursday, from 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM, with possible overtime on Fridays.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Allen-Bradley controls and related industrial automation components.

• background in installation and repair of conveyor systems in multi-story facilities.

• Exposure to welding and fabrication techniques for equipment repair and modification.

• Comfort working with dry food processing equipment in an industrial environment.

• Willingness to participate in in-house training and ongoing skills development.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a supportive culture that values growth, development, and teamwork. The organization offers vacation time, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement to encourage work-life balance and continued education. Team picnics and events foster a sense of community, while in-house training provides ongoing opportunities to build technical skills and advance within the maintenance function.

Work Environment

The role is based in a food manufacturing facility where you work as a Maintenance Technician on 2nd shift, Monday through Thursday from 4:00 PM to 2:30 AM, with potential overtime on Fridays. The facility spans four stories, with conveyors connecting each floor, and you regularly move between levels to service equipment. The building is air-conditioned but can be dusty due to dry food ingredients, so you should be comfortable working in an industrial environment with these conditions. You work around high-speed processing and packaging equipment, motors, conveyors, and industrial control systems, following appropriate safety and cleanliness standards for food manufacturing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Terre Haute, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $63752.00 - $83824.00/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.

Vacation time and PTOTeam picnics and eventsTuition reimbursementIn house training

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Terre Haute,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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