Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description
This role focuses on keeping a large fleet of production equipment operating safely and efficiently in a clean food manufacturing environment. You will perform mechanical troubleshooting, support a preventive maintenance program, and respond to daily maintenance calls on approximately 150 machines. The position emphasizes strong mechanical aptitude, experience with hydraulics and pneumatics, and the ability to replace motors, while offering training and development for candidates with the right attitude and reliable attendance.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and repair approximately 150 production machines to ensure consistent uptime and reliable operation.
- Perform mechanical troubleshooting to identify and resolve equipment issues quickly and safely.
- Diagnose and repair hydraulic systems, including addressing oil leaks and changing O-rings in hydraulic circuits.
- Troubleshoot and service pneumatic systems to maintain proper function and performance.
- Swap out and replace motors as needed to restore equipment to service.
- Work through daily maintenance calls, prioritizing tasks to minimize production downtime.
- Support and follow the preventive maintenance (PM) program by completing scheduled inspections and service tasks.
- Work with electrical systems up to 480 volts, with frequent work on 24-volt control systems, following appropriate safety procedures.
- Collaborate with a team of maintenance technicians across multiple shifts to share information and ensure smooth handoffs.
- Document maintenance activities accurately to support ongoing reliability and continuous improvement.
- Follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment while performing maintenance tasks.
- Support production operations by responding promptly to equipment issues in a food manufacturing environment.
Essential Skills
- Proven mechanical troubleshooting skills in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- Hands-on experience working with hydraulic systems, including diagnosing leaks and replacing components.
- Hands-on experience working with pneumatic systems and components.
- Ability to swap out and replace motors safely and correctly.
- Comfort working with electrical systems up to 480 volts and 24-volt control circuits.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn new equipment and systems.
- Reliable attendance and a positive attitude toward training and development.
- Ability to follow preventive maintenance schedules and complete routine PM tasks.
- Capability to work effectively as part of a maintenance team across multiple shifts.
- Commitment to working safely in a food manufacturing environment with required PPE.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience troubleshooting plastics processing or plastic manufacturing equipment is a plus.
- Ability to read and interpret schematics is preferred.
- Previous experience in a food manufacturing or packaging environment is beneficial.
- Interest in expanding electrical skills through formal training or schooling.
- Willingness to participate in tuition-supported education related to maintenance or electrical work.
Why Work Here?
You join a stable organization with a long history in plastics manufacturing, offering strong support for professional growth and skill development. The company invests in your future by offering the opportunity to attend electrical school and providing tuition reimbursement for relevant education. You work with a full set of company-provided tools, eliminating the need to purchase your own. The culture emphasizes cleanliness, safety, and teamwork, with multiple maintenance technicians on each shift to provide collaboration and support. You benefit from a structured environment where training, continuous improvement, and long-term career development are encouraged.
Work Environment
The role is based in a very clean food manufacturing facility that produces plastic cores and insert-molded packaging products. The environment is safety-focused, with hair nets, safety glasses, and hearing protection required while on the production floor. Steel-toe footwear is not required. All tools needed to perform the job are provided. The maintenance team consists of three technicians per shift, with a total of nine technicians across all shifts. There are two current openings: one on first shift (7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) and one on third shift (11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., Monday through Friday). The facility operates with modern extrusion and molding equipment and supports significant manufacturing and inventory capacity.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Kokomo, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $83200.00/yr.
health, dental, vision, 401k, paid pto
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Kokomo,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.
About Aerotek
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.
Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.
Company Description
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 meet 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 in solving 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.