RME Jam Tech

Aerotek; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a hands-on RME Jam Tech for a temporary assignment in San Diego, CA. You will support reliability and maintenance by clearing jams, performing basic preventive tasks, and assisting with safe operation of conveyance and material handling systems in a fast-paced industrial setting.

The role requires practical mechanical aptitude, ability to lift up to 49 lbs, and flexibility to work varying shifts including weekends and nights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Proficiency with standard hand tools for basic maintenance and repair.
• Ability to lift and move up to 49 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand and walk up to 12 hours in a fast-paced industrial setting.
• Ability to climb ladders and access elevated areas safely.
• Ability to bend, lift, stretch and reach as needed.
• Flexibility to work weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Minimum 6+ months of relevant industrial/manufacturing experience.
• Reliable and safety-conscious in physically demanding tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clear jams on conveyance and material handling equipment (MHE) to maintain uptime.
• Climb ladders and gangways to access elevated equipment and clear jams.
• Use basic hand tools for maintenance tasks across projects and production areas.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks following safety practices.
• Operate and work around production and packaging equipment and material handling systems.
• Support general labor tasks such as moving materials and staging product.
• Lift and move items up to 49 pounds daily.
• Stand and walk for shifts up to 12 hours in a production environment.
• Bend, lift, stretch, and reach as needed to clear jams or handle materials.
• Work a flexible schedule including weekends, nights, and holidays.
• Follow safety guidelines to maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Collaborate with team to communicate issues and status updates.
• Adapt to different industrial work areas as needed.

Skills

Hand tools

Lifting 49 lbs

Extended standing

Ladder access

Flexible schedule

Safety conscious

6+ months exp

Education

High school diploma or equivalent education

Job description

Job Title: RME Jam Tech

Job Description

Join the Reliability & Maintenance Engineering team as a hands-on RME Jam Tech, where you play a vital role in keeping conveyance and material handling systems running smoothly. In this temporary position through the start of January, you support critical project initiatives by clearing equipment jams, performing basic preventive maintenance, and contributing to safe and efficient operations across a dynamic industrial environment. Your practical mechanical aptitude, reliability, and flexibility with schedules will help transform operational challenges into streamlined solutions.

Responsibilities

• Clear jams on conveyance and material handling equipment (MHE) to maintain system uptime and a consistent operational flow.
• Climb ladders and gangways safely to access elevated equipment and resolve jam conditions in hard-to-reach areas.
• Use basic hand tools to perform assigned tasks across different operational projects and production areas.
• Perform preventive maintenance checks on a variety of equipment while following established safe work practices.
• Operate and work around general production and packaging equipment, material handling systems, and related machinery as directed.
• Support general labor and industrial tasks such as moving materials, staging product, and assisting with machine operation.
• Lift and move items and equipment weighing up to 49 pounds as part of daily operational duties.
• Stand and walk for extended periods during shifts lasting up to 12 hours in an active production environment.
• Perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head to access and clear jams or handle materials.
• Work a flexible schedule that may include weekends, nights, and holidays to support production and maintenance needs.
• Follow all safety guidelines and procedures to maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work area.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to communicate equipment issues, status updates, and operational concerns.
• Adapt to different work areas within industrial, manufacturing, production, distribution, trades, or construction-type environments as needed.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Proficiency in using standard hand tools for basic maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ability to lift and move equipment or materials weighing up to 49 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand and walk for shifts up to 12 hours in a fast-paced industrial or production environment.
• Ability to climb ladders and gangways safely to access elevated equipment and work areas.
• Ability to perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays as required by operational demands.
• At least 6+ months of recent relevant experience in industrial, manufacturing, production, distribution, trades, or construction.
• Comfort working around and supporting general production, packaging, and material handling machinery.
• Reliability and attention to safety when performing physically demanding tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a general laborer or production worker in an industrial or warehouse setting.
• Expirence operating or working near machinery, including conveyor systems, packaging equipment, and material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with using forklifts or other material handling equipment is beneficial.
• Experience in general production, machine operation, or packaging environments.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and tasks across multiple projects.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative in resolving equipment and production issues.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and adhere to established procedures.
• Comfort working in a temporary role through the start of January, with focus on supporting project-based needs.

Why Work Here?

Join a team-focused industrial environment where safety, reliability, and collaboration are core values. You gain hands-on experience with large-scale material handling systems and production equipment, building practical skills that are valuable across manufacturing, distribution, and construction industries. The role offers exposure to diverse projects, flexible scheduling options across day and night shifts, and the opportunity to contribute directly to operational performance in a high-impact setting.

Work Environment

This role is based in an active industrial setting that may include manufacturing, production, distribution, or similar facilities with material handling and conveyance equipment. You work around machinery such as conveyor systems, packaging equipment, and general production lines, using standard hand tools and supporting machine operation and general labor tasks. Schedules are site-specific and typically follow an AWS-style pattern, with front-half and back-half day or night shifts (for example, WednesdaySaturday or SaturdayWednesday) and 10-hour shifts. Candidates should be open to day shift start times between approximately 5:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. and night shift start times between approximately 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m., with the possibility of weekends, nights, and holidays. The environment is fast-paced and physically demanding, requiring frequent walking, standing, climbing ladders and gangways, bending, lifting up to 49 pounds, stretching, and reaching above the head and below the waist. Dress is practical and safety-focused, typically including appropriate workwear and required personal protective equipment suitable for an industrial facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of San Diego, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $23.00/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 San Diego, CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Diego,CA.

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.