• Maintenance Technician

    Aerotek (Le Center, MN)


    Job Title: Maintenance Technician

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to identify and repair mechanical defects, complete Preventative Maintenance Plans, and participate in root cause analysis for equipment and process failures. You will be responsible for training operators on maintenance techniques, performing preventative maintenance tasks, and assisting in diagnostics, repairs, and rebuilds of machinery. You will also document all maintenance activities and support the Preventative Maintenance program to reduce unscheduled downtime.

    Responsibilities

    + Identify and repair mechanical defects.

    + Complete assigned Preventative Maintenance Plans as scheduled.

    + Participate in root cause analysis on equipment and process failures.

    + Train operators on maintenance techniques.

    + Complete preventative maintenance and assist in diagnostics and repairs.

    + Document all maintenance work activity within the CMMS System.

    + Support the Preventative Maintenance program to reduce downtime.

    + Understand Quality Systems and ensure safety and quality in the workplace.

    Essential Skills

    + 2+ years of industrial mechanical experience or a two-year technical degree.

    + Ability to read, write, and speak English.

    + Successful completion of HACCP Certification.

    + Forklift License or ability to complete training within 90 days of hire.

    + Proficiency in MS Office and basic PC skills.

    + Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Ability to operate safely and effectively in the workplace.

    + Skill in disassembling and reassembling equipment.

    + Experience with mechanical power transmission components.

    + Basic welding skills.

    + Flexible schedule and willingness to work overtime.

    + Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a strong culture with a supportive maintenance team and ample room for growth and advancement. Enjoy working in a cooler, climate-controlled environment with significant potential for career advancement. Additionally, benefit from a generous sign-on bonus.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This role is based in a food plant where you will work with ovens and enter freezers. The environment may become dirty due to the nature of food production, particularly desserts. Proper personal protective equipment, including hair nets, smocks, and boots, is required. Adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety protocols is essential.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Le Center, Minnesota.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.00/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 Le Center,MN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.