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Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Lead troubleshooting and corrective maintenance related to equipment, acting as the first level of escalation for lower-level technicians. Responsibilities include inspecting, operating, or testing machinery or equipment to diagnose electrical and mechanical malfunctions, dismantling and rebuilding machinery, and performing routine preventative and predictive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose electrical and mechanical malfunctions.

• Dismantle and rebuild machinery, equipment, and/or field devices to access and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.

• Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance tasks such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, and replacing filters.

• Lead the PdM program, including performing repairs, verifying lower technicians' findings and repairs, and tracking pre- and post-repair performance changes.

• Utilize prints, repair manuals, wiring diagrams, and parts catalogs as necessary.

• Repair machines, equipment, or structures using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measuring instruments, or electronic testing devices.

• Maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, including control field devices, contactors, starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, photo eyes, VFDs, HMIs, and interlock safety devices.

• Mentor junior technicians and peers by providing positive motivation and guidance to achieve departmental goals and perform safety training.

• Review and complete work orders timely, conducting necessary maintenance or repairs as needed.

• Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures at all times and ensure all Maintenance Personnel are following LOTO procedures.

• Maintain a positive working relationship with all departments and sustain constant communication with Plant Management regarding any maintenance issues.

• Complete daily reports outlining maintenance or repairs conducted over the course of the shift.

• Perform continued education and training in related multi-craft skills.

• Participate in root cause analysis events for the local site.

• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Support all safety, food quality, and sanitation initiatives and policies.

Essential Skills

• Experience in electrical, mechanical, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

• Proficient in troubleshooting and maintenance techniques.

• Knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems.

• Ability to work with relay logic, control field devices, contactors, starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, photo eyes, VFDs, HMIs, and interlock safety devices.

• Experience in performing preventive maintenance and repairs.

• Proficiency in using tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measuring instruments, and electronic testing devices.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Level 1 Candidate: Schooling to 2 years of experience.

• Level 2 Candidate: 3 to 5 years of experience.

• Level 3 Candidate: 7+ years of experience, including repair, preventive maintenance, HVAC, and PLC troubleshooting.

• Ability to lead and perform routine maintenance and repairs.

• Experience in mentoring and training maintenance teams.

• Coordination with Plant Management to establish maintenance schedules.

Why Work Here?

Continuous training and opportunities for electrical training provide a pathway for career advancement and skill development.

Work Environment

You will need to provide your own tools. A detailed tool list is available upon request. This position involves working in a dynamic environment where safety, food quality, and sanitation are prioritized. You will be part of a supportive team that values constant communication and collaboration with all departments.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Frontenac, Kansas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00

• 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 Frontenac,KS.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.

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.