Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimal functioning of production equipment through regular oiling and greasing. You will troubleshoot and repair equipment malfunctions reported by line supervisors, inspect and maintain all production equipment, and operate various tools to perform maintenance tasks. Additionally, you will monitor and maintain building and grounds functions, test operate machinery, and communicate repair progress to supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Oil and grease production equipment to ensure optimal functioning.
• Troubleshoot and repair production equipment malfunctions reported by line supervisors.
• Inspect and maintain all production equipment as necessary and as scheduled.
• Operate drills, saws, grinders, welding apparatus, presses, and manual tools to repair and maintain production equipment.
• Monitor and maintain building and grounds functions such as plumbing, general electrical wiring, and painting.
• Test operate production machinery before and after repairs, including mixers, saws, conveyors, box makers, sealers, fryers, freezers, Raytheon machine, forklifts, separators, and baggers.
• Communicate progress of repair work, potential problems, and general functioning to line supervisors and incoming maintenance shifts.
• Submit requests for parts to facilitate repairs and maintenance.
• Record and maintain all relevant maintenance work completed and keep a logbook of daily activities.
• Coordinate maintenance efforts with outside machinery technicians for expedient and proper repair.
• Make equipment adjustments as requested by line supervisors to assist machine operators with accurate functioning of precision production equipment.

Essential Skills

• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, industrial maintenance, and conveyors.
• Proficiency in working with motors, gearboxes, PLCs, and electrical systems (480V, 240V).
• Ability to read and interpret manufacturing blueprints.
• Experience with conveyor maintenance and equipment changeovers.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Why Work Here?

We offer full benefits, including a single plan for approximately $65/week, 11 paid holidays, and a 401k match. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment and are currently working on adding more details to our benefits package.

Work Environment

This role has positions available for the first shift (5am - 2pm, Monday-Friday) and third shift (10pm - 7am, Monday-Friday). Candidates should be open to any shift, although changes are unlikely. The work environment includes exposure to loud noise, food-grade dust and odors, moving and vibrating machinery, heavy equipment, powered industrial trucks, heights, traffic, anhydrous ammonia, oil, and electricity. Employees may also be exposed to adverse weather conditions such as extreme cold, heat, rain, snow, dust, smoke, and odors. Allergens in the plant include fish, shellfish, nuts, eggs, wheat, soy, milk, and coconut.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newport News, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Portsmouth,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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.