**Lead Maintenance Technician** **Job Description:** + We are looking for a dedicated Food Manufacturing Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee the maintenance operations of our facility. In this role, you will lead a team of technicians to ensure our equipment is operating efficiently and safely. **Responsibilities:** + Lead and supervise a team of maintenance technicians. + Conduct regular inspections and maintenance of food manufacturing machinery and equipment. + Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and electronic issues. + Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs to minimize downtime. + Collaborate with production teams to optimize equipment performance. + Maintain detailed maintenance records and documentation. + Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards. + Train and mentor junior technicians. **Essential Skills:** + High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training preferred. + Extensive experience in maintenance within a food manufacturing environment. + Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a team effectively. + Deep knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems. + Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment promptly. + Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. + Organizational and communication skills. **Additional Skills & Qualifications:** + Troubleshooting: Identifying and resolving issues with equipment and systems. + Preventive Maintenance: Regularly inspecting and servicing equipment to prevent failures. + PLC Programming: Creating and modifying programs to control machinery operations. + Industrial Maintenance: Knowledge of maintaining and repairing industrial machinery. + Hand Tools: Proficiency in using various hand tools for repairs and maintenance. + Production Equipment: Familiarity with the machinery used in food manufacturing. + Electrical Systems: Understanding and maintaining electrical components and systems. + HVAC Systems: Knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. + Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems: Maintaining and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic systems. + Equipment Calibration: Ensuring machinery operates accurately and efficiently. + Problem-Solving: Ability to analyze issues and find effective solutions. + Communication: Clearly conveying information to team members and non-technical colleagues. + Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with others on projects. + Time Management: Efficiently managing tasks and schedules. + Adaptability: Being flexible and adjusting to changing conditions. **Why Work Here?** + **Comprehensive Benefits Package:** Including 8 paid holidays, paid sick leave, and PTO accrual based on employment status. + **Generous PTO:** Full-time, non-exempt employees accrue 8 days of PTO per year, while full-time, exempt employees receive vacation based on length of service (2 weeks for 0-3 years, 3 weeks for 4-7 years, and 4 weeks for 8+ years). + **Additional Benefits:** Paid bereavement leave, medical coverage through United Health Care, dental and vision coverage through Principal, a 401(K) plan with company match up to 4%, and discounted bus passes. **Work Environment:** + The work environment is a food processing plant with extreme high and low temperatures, adhering to GMP standards. + The facility processes ripe fruits which are frozen and packaged for retail and wholesale use. **Job Type & Location:** + This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vancouver, Washington. **About Aerotek:** We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. 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.