**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** Perform routine maintenance on equipment, determine maintenance needs, and ensure machinery is in optimal working condition. **Responsibilities** + Dismantle machines and remove parts for repair. + Inspect or test damaged machine parts, mark defective areas, or advise supervisors of repair needs. + Install, replace, or change machine parts and attachments according to production specifications. + Lubricate or apply adhesives or other materials to machines, machine parts, or other equipment according to specified procedures. + Reassemble machines after the completion of repair or maintenance work. + Start machines and observe mechanical operation to determine efficiency and to detect problems. + Complete and document assigned Work Orders, and return to Parts Department for closure. + Collaborate with other workers to repair or move machines, machine parts, or equipment. + Understand that working overtime will be required. + Perform duties while working safely, including identifying hazards, ensuring proper PPE is worn, maintaining a clutter-free work area, and following safety procedures and policies (e.g., LO/TO, Confined Space, Right To Know, Fall Protection). + Report unsafe acts and unsafe working conditions to supervision/management. + Ensure food safety/quality policies are followed and report all food safety/quality problems outside of realm of responsibility to personnel with the authority to initiate action. + Ensure a good, safe, wholesome product is produced safely. **Essential Skills** + Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, and repair. + Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. + 3-year minimum maintenance experience, preferably in industrial or manufacturing environments. + Ability to weld, preferably MIG, TIG, ARC, & Oxy/acetylene, and SS fabrication. + Knowledge of mechanical systems including chain and gear drives, gearboxes, pneumatics, and hydraulics. + Knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems and pneumatic systems. **Why Work Here?** This role offers opportunities to advance to managerial positions and receive training on electrical systems. The company supports further education and certification by sending employees to school. **Work Environment** Food production facility with a 2-2-3 shift schedule. First shift: 5:00 am - 5:30 pm; second shift: 5:00 pm - 5:00 am. Work involves 90% walking/standing, 10% sitting, and may require bending, pushing/pulling/lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs., and overtime work as needed. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hurlock, Maryland. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00 • 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 Hurlock,MD. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 20, 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.