Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic supports the operation of food processing and packaging equipment in a busy manufacturing environment. This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, installing, and performing preventative and predictive maintenance on a wide range of mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical systems. The Maintenance Mechanic ensures maximum equipment reliability and production uptime while working independently and maintaining a strong commitment to safety, quality, and food manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain food processing and packaging equipment to minimize downtime and support continuous production.
• Perform preventative and predictive maintenance on production machinery and facility equipment in accordance with maintenance schedules and best practices.
• Install, maintain, and repair motors and motor starters, gearboxes and drive systems, bearings, shafts, sprockets, sheaves, and belts.
• Service and repair pumps, valves, heat exchangers, mechanical power transmission components, and related utility and support systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including air compressors and associated equipment.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair sensors, switches, and general electrical components, including basic PLC-related troubleshooting as needed.
• Support and maintain equipment such as filling and sealing machines, conveyors, bucket scales, robotics, hoists, sorters, labelers, scanners, roller beds, and other automated production machinery.
• Diagnose equipment failures, perform root cause analysis, and recommend long-term corrective actions to improve reliability and reduce recurring issues.
• Complete preventative maintenance work orders and maintain accurate records in the CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System).
• Generate parts requests, support spare parts inventory management, and ensure critical components are available for repairs.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, maintenance manuals, and technical drawings to plan and execute repairs and installations.
• Follow GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), food safety, sanitation, and lockout/tagout procedures at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment in all departments and work areas.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to coordinate equipment changeovers, troubleshooting, and repairs to support production schedules.
• Support maintenance activities across multiple departments, including kitchen, coating, and packaging areas, ensuring all machines are properly repaired and maintained.

Essential Skills

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 2 years of industrial maintenance experience, OR completion of a maintenance apprenticeship program, OR an Associate's Degree in a maintenance-related field.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on production machinery and facility equipment.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting abilities, including work with sensors, switches, and general electrical components.
• Familiarity with measuring instruments, hand tools, and shop equipment commonly used in industrial maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, maintenance manuals, and technical drawings.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Understanding of mechanical power transmission systems, including bearings, bushings, sprockets, chains, belts, and drive systems.
• Experience with pumps, motors, gearboxes, and drives used in industrial applications.
• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems and their maintenance and repair.
• Ability to perform precision equipment alignment for mechanical and rotating equipment.
• Experience with conveyor systems and automated packaging machinery.
• Competence in root cause analysis and systematic troubleshooting of equipment failures.
• Ability to use CMMS software to complete work orders and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Knowledge of preventative and predictive maintenance practices and schematic reading.
• Strict adherence to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
• Working knowledge of GMP and food safety standards in a manufacturing environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing, packaging, bottling, or high-speed production environments.
• Hands-on experience with conveyors, packaging machinery, robotics, and other automated equipment.
• Experience in aircraft, automotive, heavy equipment, or industrial repair.
• Exposure to mechatronics, automation, PLC-controlled equipment, or robotics, including PLC troubleshooting.
• Welding experience, including MIG and/or TIG processes.
• Experience in sheet metal work, fabrication, machine shop operations, or equipment installation.
• Experience working in a union manufacturing environment.
• Ability to support changeovers and adjust equipment for different products and packaging formats.
• Comfort working in loud, busy, and fast-paced production settings.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a stable, long-term manufacturing environment that supports professional growth and development. Team members receive competitive compensation, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, and access to a 401(k) plan. Paid time off and paid holidays support work-life balance, while career advancement opportunities and ongoing leadership development programs help employees build lasting and rewarding careers.

Work Environment

The role is based in a busy food manufacturing facility that can be loud, particularly in the packaging and high-speed production areas. The production floor is smaller than some large-scale facilities, but activity levels are high, and floors can be wet in certain departments. Employees work in warm to hot conditions due to operating machinery, though the environment is described as not uncomfortable. The facility includes multiple departments, such as a kitchen area where slurry (bean centers) is created and placed into molds and hot rooms, a coating area where outer layers are applied to the centers, and a large packaging department where finished products are processed and packaged. Equipment maintained includes conveyors, packaging equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, roller systems, robotic cells, three-phase motors, box machines, bagging machines, assortment box lines, can lines, label machines, gift box lines, candy dispensers, and mixing machines. Dress code requires protective footwear, GMP-compliant attire, and adherence to hygiene standards, including restrictions on jewelry, nails, and false lashes. Employees receive pants, shirts, and smocks labeled with their names to support compliance with food safety and sanitation requirements.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfield, CA.

The pay range for this position is $39.15 - $40.15/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fairfield, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Fairfield,CA.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.