**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** The Maintenance Technician will be responsible for performing maintenance and repairs on all production machines to ensure the production line operates smoothly and efficiently. This position offers opportunities for advancement upon gaining experience and demonstrating proficiency in the required skills. **Responsibilities** + Prioritize keeping the production line running and promptly communicate the stage of equipment operation to production supervisors, maintenance manager, and co-workers. + Perform preventive maintenance, set-up, and repair work on equipment associated with food processing and packaging. + Troubleshoot and repair Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Conveyors, Pumps, Gearboxes, Glycol System, Motors, and Mechanical Linkage. + Correct any abnormalities found and report potential downtime situations to the maintenance manager. + Maintain records and logs of work orders and work order requests as needed. + Comply with all departmental policies and procedures, and prepare any reports required for control, audit, or reporting purposes. **Essential Skills** + Experience with food processing and packaging equipment. + Pneumatic and Mechanical linkage repair experience. + Thorough knowledge of standard hand and power tools and equipment used in plant maintenance and repair activities. + Good mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills. + Some fabrication skills, including using drill press, mill, and lathe machine. + Ability to prioritize workload for maximum plant efficiency and minimum downtime. + Helpful, 'can do' demeanor. + Safety mindset. + Ability to work well independently and with others. + Good communication skills. + Organized with attention to detail. + Ability to work in a fast-paced and stressful environment. + Basic shop math associated with maintenance activities. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 1-3 years of maintenance experience preferred or applicable training. **Why Work Here?** We offer a supportive work environment with ongoing training and opportunities for skillset advancement. Join our team to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where your contributions are valued and growth opportunities abound. **Work Environment** This role is based in a food production and distribution environment. You will be working with various equipment and machinery, ensuring they are well-maintained and operational. The work environment is fast-paced and may be stressful at times, requiring a strong focus on safety and efficiency. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $28.00 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 Portland,OR. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 24, 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.