**Maintenance Technician - Carlsbad, CA $30/HR-$35/HR** **Job Description** We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Technician with strong communication and problem-solving skills. In this role, you will contribute to the team by accomplishing tasks on time and with high quality, while exhibiting a sense of teamwork across all departments and job levels. You will diagnose and resolve technical problems with industrial food production and packaging equipment, as well as plant facilities. **Responsibilities** + Diagnose and resolve technical issues with industrial food production and packaging equipment, including but not limited to pumps, motors, low pressure boilers, air compressors, conveyors, heat sealers, printers, labelers, blowers, warehouse dock doors, dehydrators, mills, blenders, carts, and chillers. + Communicate relevant information about equipment and repairs to operational personnel and supervisors. + Exhibit strong 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, maintaining records according to the calibration plan. + Conduct regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities. + Close out work orders using the 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. + Utilize a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and other equipment. + Comply with safety regulations, food safety programs, and other standard operating procedures. + Maintain a clean and orderly work area. + Assist with special projects as required. + Be open to overtime as needed. **Essential Skills** + Strong communication and problem-solving skills + Troubleshooting skills in electrical, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems + Experience with maintenance, repair, and preventive maintenance + Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders + Proficiency with hand and power tools, electric meters, and other equipment + Knowledge of safety regulations and food safety programs **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Comfortable with a blended facilities and equipment maintenance role + Willingness to perform general facilities labor as needed **Why Work Here?** You will be part of a collaborative team in a dynamic work environment. Our company values teamwork, quality, and safety. We offer opportunities for growth and development, and you will have the chance to work on diverse and challenging projects. **Work Environment** This position is within a food manufacturing company. The work schedule consists of 4/10 shifts, from Thursday to Sunday, 5pm to 3:30am. You will work with a variety of technologies and equipment in a clean and orderly facility, adhering to safety and food safety regulations. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carlsbad, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr. 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 is anticipated to close on May 2, 2025. **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.