**Job Title: Maintenance Technician** **Job Description** We are looking for a skilled and experienced Maintenance Technician with at least 3 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate will be capable of reading schematics and blueprints, and have experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, valves, air compressors, and boilers. 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 purposes 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 strong working relationships with all plant departments and writing routine reports and correspondence. **Essential Skills** + Electrical troubleshooting + Mechanical maintenance + Hydraulics and pneumatics + Preventive maintenance + Reading schematics and blueprints + Pump repair + Valve repair + Conveyor maintenance + Air compressors + Boiler maintenance + Welding + Using hand and power tools + 3-phase electrical systems **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with diaphragm pumps + Industrial maintenance experience + 2 years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or in a similar role + Preferred work experience in a food manufacturing environment + Welding and/or fabrication experience preferred + HS diploma or GED + Trade certification or vocational school graduate + Strong computer skills + Mechanical aptitude and ability + Physical dexterity to perform tasks + Ability to troubleshoot and recommend solutions + Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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?** We offer three weeks of vacation in the first year, which is more generous than many other places. We provide free life insurance at twice the annual salary, along with free short-term and long-term disability insurance. There is a quick opportunity for a leadership role as the Maintenance Supervisor will be retiring in 1.5-2 years. Additionally, there are significant growth opportunities with the North plant starting 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 will need to wear a hair/beard net. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/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 Saint Louis,MO. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 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.