Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role requires working Monday through Saturday from 4:00 PM to 2:00 AM. The primary duties will occur after production stops at 10:00 PM. You will be part of a small, tight-knit crew of five maintenance personnel, responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of our facility.

ResponsibilitiesPerform 80% mechanical maintenance and 20% electrical maintenance throughout the facility.Conduct maintenance and monitoring of conveyor systems, including drive shafts, gearboxes, sprockets, chains, and lubrication.Carry out preventive maintenance tasks, welding (TIG/MIG), plumbing/piping, refrigeration, and air compressor maintenance.Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including relay logic/PLC driven/computer-driven machines (no programming required).Perform proactive preventive maintenance by monitoring equipment and making necessary repairs.Respond to work orders for repairing/replacing parts throughout the facility.Attend to approximately 15 breakdowns per day, determining the appropriate response.Maintain a detailed notebook of all maintenance activities, including problems, fixes, and methods used.Essential Skills3-5+ years of conveyor maintenance experience, including PMs, drive shafts, gearboxes, sprockets, cams, chains, oiling/greasing, motors, repair and replacement.5+ years of mechanical troubleshooting experience with conveyors, gearboxes, motors, pumps, welding, refrigeration, plumbing/piping, and machinery.2+ years of electrical troubleshooting experience with relay/PLC systems, trace and trace, inputs and outputs, and viewing programs (no programming required).Strong ability to take detailed notes regarding daily maintenance activities.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in the food/baking industry.Refrigeration experience.Plumbing/piping experience.Experience in a similar maintenance role.Welding skills, including TIG and MIG.Why Work Here?

Join a family-owned company with a 74-year history, producing a wide variety of baked goods. Enjoy benefits such as one week of PTO after one year, two weeks of PTO after two years, and insurance coverage after 90 days. Be part of a supportive team in a stable and welcoming environment.

Work Environment

Our facility operates with a mix of older relay logic machines and state-of-the-art computer-driven equipment. The maintenance team currently consists of nine people, working together to ensure smooth operations. The work environment is collaborative and supportive, with a focus on continuous improvement and maintaining high standards of equipment functionality.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DETROIT, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $30.00/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 DETROIT,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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