Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on food processing equipment. This role involves both mechanical and electrical repairs, machinery breakdown for cleaning, and start-up operations. The position will involve limited troubleshooting as the machines do not operate at night and will require work within a CMMS system for PMs and work orders.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs on food processing equipment.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and break down machinery for cleaning.
• Assist in the start-up of machinery after cleaning.
• Operate within a CMMS system to manage preventive maintenance and work orders.

• Experience with pneumatics, power transmission, pulleys, chains, sprockets, drives, motors, and conveyors.
• Familiarity with control voltage systems including 24V and 3-phase up to 480V.
• Ability to troubleshoot and interpret blueprints, GMPs, schematics, mechanical and hydraulic systems.

• Previous maintenance experience is required.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing machinery.

We offer comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with low out-of-pocket costs. Enjoy a 401(k) program with employer matching after one year of service, paid time off that includes vacations, sick days, and holidays, as well as access to a Flexible Spending Account for medical and dependent care expenses. Join a team that values work-life balance and supports its employees' financial and personal well-being.

Work Environment

Work in a food manufacturing plant where adherence to daily GMPs is mandatory. The environment is refrigerated, and protective gowns and steel-toed boots are provided, along with both basic and specialty tools. Shifts are available across 1st (7 AM - 3:30 PM), 2nd (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM), and 3rd (11 PM - 7:30 AM) with initial orientation and GMP training scheduled on the first day.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sterling, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $83200.00/yr.

Benefits information will be provided upon offer

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Aldie,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 4, 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.