**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team on the day shift. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining equipment to ensure minimal downtime and optimal operating efficiency. You will work closely with the manufacturing and logistics teams, often unsupervised, and will be expected to practice continuous improvement and personal development. **Responsibilities** + Safely troubleshoot and perform repairs on equipment while following all lockout and plant safety procedures, including the use of required PPE. + Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair production equipment from blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals. + Conduct regular monitoring of production equipment for proper operation. + Notify supervisors or managers of any potential equipment issues or abnormalities that could cause personal injury, mechanical downtime, or equipment failure. + Perform preventive maintenance of production equipment such as meat stuffers, grinders, vacuum sealers, flow wrappers, vertical baggers, rotary pouches, automated slicers, tray sealers, and other equipment found in a meat processing and slicing facility. + Work from and enter required information into a maintenance database (CMMS) in a timely manner. + Maintain organization of Maintenance Areas and any other area where repair work is in progress. + Assist and participate in training programs and on-the-job training. + Follow and help enforce all safety procedures and GMPs. + Perform preventative maintenance on facility utility systems. + Perform other tasks that may be assigned or may be required to ensure production lines are kept running efficiently. + Willing to work overtime as required at times. + Willing to help cover days off for other members of the maintenance team. **Essential Skills** + Minimum of 2 years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing setting. + Extensive knowledge of PLC programming and electrical troubleshooting. + Skilled in diagnosing problems with pneumatic and hydraulic systems. + Skilled in electrical troubleshooting of control circuits and able to work safely with single and three-phase voltages up to 480 volts. + Experience with servo drives and motors. + Experience repairing and replacing mechanical drive components including bearings, chains, sprockets, and gear reducers. + Ability to read and write in English. + High School Diploma or GED required. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + TIG welding experience, especially with stainless steel and aluminum. + Experience with Italian or German manufacturing equipment. + 2- or 4-year technical degree or related certifications or training. + Experience in a food production facility. + Knowledge of total quality management tools such as lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, 5S. + Mechanical aptitude with the initiative to get involved and learn. + Ability to solve problems and present effective solutions. + Ability to prioritize workload and multi-task. + Detail-oriented and organized. + Ability to work in a cold, wet environment and stand for 4-6 hours at a time. + Ability to lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, and work in tight spaces or on platforms. + Desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a team-based and fast-paced environment. **Why Work Here?** We offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where continuous improvement and personal development are highly valued. You will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team in a fast-paced setting, contributing to the success of our operation. We prioritize safety, efficiency, and teamwork, providing opportunities for training and career growth. **Work Environment** This position is located in a food manufacturing facility where adherence to SOPs and GMPs is crucial. The shift is from 6:00am to 3:00pm, with possible overtime up to 10 hours per week. The work environment includes working with slicers, conveyor systems, extruders, fillers, labelers, thermoform and tray sealing packaging systems, X-ray, metal detectors, and other equipment. The facility is cold and wet, and you may be required to stand for long periods and work in tight spaces or on platforms. A pre-employment drug test is required. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of Salt Lake City, Utah. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $68556.00 - $74880.00 We offer full health and dental benefits, 401k, 3 weeks of paid time off per year, and perks that go along with working for a food company. We have a strong, positive culture and invite all qualified candidates to apply. Hourly wage is commensurate with experience. **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Salt Lake City,UT. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 28, 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.