• Maintenance Technician

    Aerotek (Carlsbad, CA)


    Job Title: Maintenance Technician

    Job Description

    The Maintenance Technician is responsible for the repair and maintenance of plant machinery and equipment, including mixers, conveyors, compressor systems, mills, shakers, packaging systems, pumps, rollup doors, and other miscellaneous repairs. This role requires proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing equipment to ensure smooth and efficient plant operations.

    Responsibilities

    + Repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment, including mixers, conveyors, compressor systems, mills, shakers, packaging systems, and pumps.

    + Perform miscellaneous repairs as needed.

    + Troubleshoot equipment issues and repair them safely and efficiently.

    + Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

    + Read and interpret equipment instruction manuals, manufacturing processes, and procedures.

    + Work independently and remain productive with minimal supervision.

    + Operate in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment with rapidly changing priorities.

    + Handle amino acids, vitamins, and fine chemicals in both powder and liquid form as well as allergen products.

    + Exercise independent judgment to identify complex problems and develop solutions.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment maintaining equipment and performing repairs.

    + Ability to troubleshoot equipment issues and repair them efficiently.

    + Proficiency in reading and interpreting documents, drawings, and equipment instruction manuals.

    + Proficiency in spoken and written English.

    + Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High School Diploma or GED required.

    + Associate Degree or courses in a mechanical and/or technical discipline preferred.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that values independent judgment and offers opportunities for growth. Enjoy a supportive work culture with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is manufacturing casual, requiring steel-toe footwear. Depending on the area of the floor, appropriate attire such as clean room jumpsuits or lab coats may be necessary. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM, with a 1-hour lunch break.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of CARLSBAD, California.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $23.26 - $26.66/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 CARLSBAD,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 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.