Maintenance Technician
Aerotek - Sussex, WI
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Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to ensure the efficient operation of machinery and mechanical equipment. The role involves completing both planned and unplanned maintenance on production, packaging, processing equipment, and utility systems to ensure a continuous supply of essential services. Responsibilities + Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing maintenance requirements on production, packaging, and processing equipment. + Conduct maintenance on utility systems to provide a continuous supply of heat, steam, cooling, electrical, power, gas, or air required for operation. + Be readily available for emergency repairs and breakdown situations. + Analyze and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. + Complete work orders in a timely manner while maintaining high-quality standards. + Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees and notify them of any issues that may restrict production efficiency. + Report unsafe conditions and food safety violations. + Comply with HACCP and GMP protocols to produce safe, quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements. + Maintain safe work practices at all times and ensure good housekeeping in the work area. + Perform other tasks as negotiated with the supervisor. + Work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays. + Pull wire, terminate circuits, troubleshoot PLCs (I/O, not programs), and limit switches. Essential Skills + 3+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in a GMP-regulated environment. + 3+ years of experience troubleshooting mechanical issues. + Mechanical aptitude and preventive maintenance skills. + Experience with electrical, pneumatics, and schematic reading. + Skills in PLC troubleshooting. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Blueprint reading experience. + Experience with electrical schematics is a plus. Why Work Here? Join a family-oriented team of 50 employees where the company invests in their employees and promotes from within. Enjoy great benefits, yearly bonuses, and opportunities for overtime, including weekends and holidays. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sussex, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:u2022 Medical, dental & visionu2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospitalu2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableu2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)u2022 Short and long-term disabilityu2022 Health Spending Account (HSA)u2022 Transportation benefitsu2022 Employee Assistance Programu2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Sussex,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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 u2013 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 companiesu2019 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: 2026-03-20