• Maintenance Technician

    Aerotek (Reston, VA)


    Maintenance Technician

    Job Description

    As a Maintenance Technician, you will perform both mechanical and electrical repairs, as well as preventive maintenance on food processing equipment. Your responsibilities will include breaking down machinery for cleaning and initiating startup procedures. You will work within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) for preventive maintenance tasks and work orders.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform mechanical and electrical repairs on food processing equipment.

    + Conduct preventive maintenance tasks.

    + Break down machinery for cleaning purposes.

    + Initiate and oversee machinery startup procedures.

    + Utilize CMMS for managing preventive maintenance and work orders.

    Essential Skills

    + Experience with electrical systems, including control voltage (24V) and three-phase systems up to 480V.

    + Proficiency in mechanical systems, including pneumatics, power transmission, pulleys, chains, sprockets, drives, motors, and conveyors.

    + Troubleshooting and repair capabilities for machinery.

    + Familiarity with PLCs, VFDs, blueprints, and schematics.

    + Understanding of GMP and hydraulic systems.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Previous maintenance experience in a similar role.

    + Ability to work in a refrigerated environment.

    + Experience in a food manufacturing plant is advantageous.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage with minimal out-of-pocket costs. Participate in a 401(k) program with company matching and take advantage of generous paid time off, including vacation, sick days, and holidays. Benefit from a Flexible Spending Account for medical and dependent care expenses, promoting financial well-being.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Work in a refrigerated food manufacturing plant where adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is essential. The facility operates on a shift schedule with openings on the first, second, and potential third shifts. Employees will be provided with gowns and steel-toed boots, and tools will be supplied, though you may bring your own basic tools if preferred. Orientation takes place on the first day, including GMP training.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Sterling, Virginia.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $58240.00 - $72800.00/yr.

    Medical, dental and vision benefits

    I have breakdown of full benefits but here is summary - The cost for single coverage is around $100/ month. Family Coverage is around $250 / Month. No Deductible; $2500 max out of pocket per year for singles, $5000 for families.

     

    401(k) Program

     

    Client will match $1 for every $3 up to 2% of pay for all eligible

     

    employees after 1 year of service

     

    Paid Time Off

     

    Eligible employees get 2 or 3 weeks paid vacation based on service, 5 paid sick

     

    days and 8 paid holidays per year

     

    Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

     

    FSA is a program which allows you to set aside money for medical

     

    (up to $1,500) and dependent care expenses (up to $5,000) through pre-tax

     

    payroll deductions and is based on a calendar year.

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Reston,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.