Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob DescriptionThe Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining and troubleshooting all equipment related to production. This role involves working on conveyors, gearboxes, PLCs, VFDs, eye sensors, pneumatic equipment, compressors, and general facility maintenance. The technician will utilize their mechanical and electrical abilities to maintain, repair, and build equipment throughout the production facility.Responsibilities Maintain and troubleshoot factory packaging equipment utilizing PLCs, pneumatic controls, conveyors, scales, timed automations, and palletizers. Install, maintain, and repair plant machinery, equipment, and physical structures. Diagnose failures in machinery or equipment and perform necessary repairs. Perform and document preventative maintenance activities. Follow specifications, blueprints, manuals, and schematic drawings as well as LOTO procedures to make repairs. Use common electrical test equipment on circuits. Minimum 3 years of maintenance technician experience. Experience with conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, and belts. Proficiency in working with pneumatic equipment. Mechanical aptitude and electrical troubleshooting skills. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with compact logic and eye sensors. Welding skills. Work EnvironmentThe maintenance position is located in a plant/production environment that is very dirty and dusty. The plant transfers clay and dirt from a mine to produce kitty litter, resulting in a fine layer of dust settling on nearly every surface.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of TAFT, CA.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $27.00 - $32.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in TAFT,CA.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 11, 2026.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.

Created: 2026-03-04