Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Maintenance Technician (Technical Specialist)
Job Description
The Maintenance Technician (Technical Specialist) is responsible for setting up, maintaining, and optimizing high-speed production lines used in the manufacturing of home and garden products. This role focuses on mechanical and basic electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of packaging and processing equipment to ensure maximum uptime and consistent product quality.
Responsibilities
- Perform complete set ups and changeovers of production lines, production machinery, and related equipment to support manufacturing schedules.
- Conduct maintenance on conveyors, gear boxes, motors, cappers, fillers, labeling machines, and packaging equipment to ensure reliable operation.
- Perform equipment adjustments, preventive maintenance, and repairs to maximize run time and minimize unplanned downtime on the production line.
- Carry out mechanical troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of breakdowns across all line equipment.
- Set up, run, and operate machinery and packaging lines, ensuring they are configured correctly for each product and production run.
- Replace motors and gearboxes as needed, including unwiring and rewiring motors for repair or replacement.
- Perform quality checks on both machinery and finished product throughout the shift to verify proper operation and product standards.
- Collaborate with on-shift electricians for high-level electrical issues while handling basic electrical tasks related to equipment maintenance.
- Work safely and efficiently in a manufacturing environment alongside general production workers, machine operators, and forklift operators.
Essential Skills
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment performing general maintenance and setting up and running machinery and/or packaging lines.
- Minimum 2 years of experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing packaging equipment.
- Minimum 2 years of experience performing set ups and adjustments on machinery or equipment, including running and operating production machinery.
- Minimum 2 years of experience replacing motors and gearboxes.
- Demonstrated ability to perform quality checks on machinery and product to ensure consistent performance and output.
- Mechanical troubleshooting skills in an industrial or manufacturing setting.
- Experience with line maintenance and industrial maintenance in high-volume production environments.
- Basic electrical knowledge and hands-on experience, including the ability to unwire and rewire a motor for repair or replacement.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working on high-volume production lines is strongly preferred.
- Experience in food or similar regulated production environments is preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with cappers, fillers, labeling machines, and packaging equipment in a manufacturing setting.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-speed manufacturing environment.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with machine operators, general production workers, and electricians.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining product quality and equipment reliability.
Why Work Here?
Join a modern, high-speed manufacturing operation that offers a consistent rotating schedule, providing predictable time off and supporting work-life balance. You will work with experienced maintenance and electrical professionals in an environment that values safety, quality, and collaboration. The role provides opportunities to deepen your mechanical and basic electrical skills on a wide range of production and packaging equipment, contributing directly to efficient operations and high-quality products.
Work Environment
This role is based in a manufacturing facility with high-speed production and packaging lines for home and garden products. You will work alongside general production workers, machine operators, and forklift operators in an industrial environment. Schedules follow a 4-days-on, 4-days-off rotation, with one shift running 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and another running 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Each shift includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch. An electrician is present on shift to handle higher-level electrical issues, while you focus on mechanical and basic electrical tasks. Expect a hands-on role around active machinery and moving equipment, with appropriate safety procedures and attire required for a manufacturing setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.50 - $33.50/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 Overland,MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 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.