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Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Plant Maintenance Technician will ensure plant production equipment continues to operate safely and efficiently. The successful candidate will utilize their skills to reduce unwanted downtime. We are seeking highly organized and detail-oriented candidates with strong multi-tasking and time-management proficiency. Candidates must be able to analyze and troubleshoot electrical, automation, mechanical, and operational problems on equipment.

Responsibilities

+ Troubleshoot equipment failure and mechanical/electrical issues on a day-to-day basis.

+ Adjust, repair, or replace the correct part using power or hand tools as appropriate.

+ Perform minor electrical maintenance if needed.

+ Monitor production for any physical, mechanical, electrical improvements, changes, or repairs.

+ Respond to maintenance/facility emergency situations in accordance with departmental protocol.

+ Follow all OSHA, HAZMAT, USDA, FDA, and EPA rules and regulations.

+ Complete PMs based on direction given from Maintenance Supervisor/Engineering Manager.

+ Work and assist with implementing and following preventive maintenance (CMMS system) schedule.

+ Organize and maintain work area to follow 5S.

+ Assist in maintenance of building and facilities as needed.

+ Perform minor plumbing maintenance if needed.

+ Assist in troubleshooting HVAC and Boiler systems.

+ Monitor facilities for any repairs and improvements.

Essential Skills

+ At least 3 years of experience in manufacturing maintenance.

+ Ability to troubleshoot equipment failure and mechanical/electrical issues on a day-to-day basis.

+ Willingness to work a rotating on-call schedule.

+ Minor electrical experience.

+ Basic knowledge of OSHA and Food Safety regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Prior food manufacturing experience.

+ TIG/MIG welding knowledge and experience.

+ Prior experience with form fill seal machines and bottling machines.

+ Formal training (certification) in a mechanical-industrial-related trade.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy free yogurt and yearly raises based on performance. Benefit from quarterly KPI bonuses, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, and retirement savings plans including 401(k) with employer match.

Work Environment

This position operates in a food manufacturing facility located in Federal Way, WA. The work schedule is Monday to Friday, with shifts from 7 AM - 12 PM and 12 PM - 5 PM. Employees will work in a production environment where safety and cleanliness are prioritized.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of FEDERAL WAY, Washington.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 FEDERAL WAY,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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.