**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with strong communication and problem-solving abilities. The ideal candidate will contribute to our team by completing tasks on time and with high quality, while fostering a sense of teamwork across all departments and job levels. This role involves diagnosing and resolving technical problems with industrial food production and packaging equipment, as well as the plant's facilities. **Responsibilities** + Diagnose and resolve technical problems with industrial food production and packaging equipment and plant facilities, including pumps, motors, low pressure boiler, air compressors, conveyor, heat sealers, printers, labelers, blowers, warehouse dock doors, dehydrator, mill, blender, carts, and chillers. + Communicate appropriate information about equipment and repairs to operational personnel, supervisors, and other team members. + Utilize troubleshooting skills in electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. + Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for industrial equipment and machinery. + Perform calibration of instruments such as temperature gauges, thermocouples, pressure gauges, flowmeters, and scales, and maintain records according to the calibration plan. + Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities. + Close out work orders using a web-based Maintenance Management System. + Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. + Communicate with equipment suppliers for technical support. + Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and other equipment. + Comply with safety regulations, food safety program, and other standard operating procedures. + Maintain a clean and orderly work area. + Assist with special projects as required. + Work overtime as needed. **Essential Skills** + Strong communication and problem-solving skills. + Experience in diagnosing and resolving technical problems with industrial food production and packaging equipment. + Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. + Ability to devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components or assemblies. + Experience in performing calibration of instruments and maintaining calibration records. + Capability to perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and facilities. + Proficiency in using a web-based Maintenance Management System. + Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders. + Experience in using a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and other equipment. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Comfortable with a blended facilities and equipment maintenance role. **Why Work Here?** Join a supportive team where your contributions are valued and teamwork is encouraged. We offer opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Enjoy the benefits of working in a company that prioritizes safety, quality, and employee well-being. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00 Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: - Medical, dental & vision - Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available - Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) - Short and long-term disability - Health Spending Account (HSA) - Transportation benefits - Employee Assistance Program - Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Carlsbad,CA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 21, 2024. **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.