**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a mid-level Dual Craft Maintenance Technician with at least 3 years of experience. The ideal candidate will have the ability to read schematics and blueprints and possess experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, valves, air compressors, boilers, and more. Training on ammonia will be provided. **Responsibilities** + Assembling, installing, and maintaining mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment. + Troubleshooting machinery and performing routine preventative maintenance. + Reading, interpreting, and following instructions and operation manuals. + Demonstrating electrical competency for troubleshooting and familiarity with electrical principles and components. + Welding and fabricating parts and equipment. + Using an electrical meter for testing purposes. + Maintaining a schedule for inspecting, servicing, and testing machinery. + Knowledgeable in piping systems, pipe fittings, pumps and motors, valves, etc. + Comprehending gearboxes, motors, bearings, sprockets, chains, bushings, belts, and pulleys. + Cleaning, repairing, and installing equipment and parts as needed. + Operating sit-down forklifts and/or articulating boom lifts. + Operating a variety of hand and power tools. + Maintaining a clean and organized work area. + Complying with health and safety regulations. + Performing general maintenance work on buildings as assigned. + Maintaining a strong working relationship with all plant departments. + Writing routine reports and correspondence. **Essential Skills** + Experience with electrical troubleshooting and maintenance. + Mechanical aptitude and experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and repair. + Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints. + Experience with pumps, valve repair, conveyor maintenance, air compressors, boiler maintenance, welding, and 3-phase electrical systems. + Ability to operate and test using electrical meters. + Skill in welding and fabrication. + Experience in maintaining piping systems, gearboxes, motors, bearings, sprockets, chains, bushings, belts, and pulleys. + Ability to operate forklifts and boom lifts. + Proficiency with hand and power tools. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with diaphragm pumps. + Industrial maintenance experience. + 2 years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or in a similar role, preferably in a food manufacturing environment. + Welding and/or fabrication experience preferred. + High school diploma or GED; trade certification or vocational school graduate preferred. + Strong computer skills. + Physical dexterity and ability to perform physical tasks. + Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. + Knowledge of health and safety regulations. + Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. and/or push, pull, or move heavy machinery and/or drums. + Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift. **Why Work Here?** Enjoy 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, significantly more than the industry standard. Benefit from free life insurance equal to 2 times your annual salary, as well as free short-term and long-term disability insurance. There is a quick opportunity for a leadership role, with the maintenance supervisor retiring in 1.5 to 2 years. Additionally, there are ample growth opportunities with the North plant starting up chocolate production within the next 6 months. **Work Environment** This job is performed in a climate-controlled food manufacturing plant. Candidates will not be required to be clean-shaven but must wear a hair/beard net. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, Missouri. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00 • 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 Saint Louis,MO. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 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.