Maintenance Technician

Company: Aerotek
Location: Pleasant Prairie
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Maintenance Technician Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our team for a 2nd shift position. This role involves working Monday through Friday, from 3pm to 11pm, to ensure the smooth operation of our food production equipment through both scheduled and emergency repairs. Responsibilities Perform mechanical and electrical repairs on food production equipment. Provide emergency/unscheduled repairs during production and scheduled maintenance during machine service. Prepare and set up machinery for scheduled production runs. Execute mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs of packaging and production machines. Read and interpret equipment manuals and work orders to perform required maintenance and service. Diagnose problems, replace or repair parts, test, and make adjustments. Perform regular preventive maintenance on machines, equipment, and plant facilities. Conduct a variety of plumbing maintenance and electrical functions. Utilize various hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties. Detect faulty operations, defective material, and report unusual situations to proper supervision. Comply with safety regulations and maintain clean and orderly work areas. Perform other duties as assigned or needed. Essential Skills Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues. Proficiency in reading blueprints. Experience with electrical, mechanical repairs, and preventative maintenance. 3 years of mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience. 3 years of preventative maintenance experience. 3 years of blueprint reading, hydraulics, pneumatics, and welding experience. Additional Skills & Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required. 5 years of maintenance experience in a high-speed production environment required. Why Work Here? Join a team that has been supplying some of the world’s best-known restaurant chains and food companies with quality custom meats since 1985. Work alongside a management team with over eighty years of high-level experience in the custom foods business. Benefit from opportunities in custom product research and development, high-volume production, and international shipping. Work Environment This role operates within a GMP food manufacturing company with refrigerated areas maintained at 30-40 degrees. The working hours are from 3pm to 11pm, Monday through Friday. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Pleasant Prairie, WI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $72800.00/yr. Medical Dental Vision 401k 2 weeks PTO starting off Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Pleasant Prairie,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 28, 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. 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. 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.

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