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Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will lead troubleshooting and corrective maintenance activities related to equipment and act as the first level of escalation for lower-level technicians. You will inspect, operate, and test machinery or equipment to diagnose electrical and mechanical malfunctions, dismantle and rebuild machinery, and perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

+ Lead and perform troubleshooting and corrective maintenance on equipment.

+ Inspect, operate, or test machinery to diagnose malfunctions.

+ Dismantle and rebuild machinery to remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, and various tools.

+ Conduct routine preventative maintenance such as inspecting drives and motors, checking fluid levels, and replacing filters.

+ Lead the Predictive Maintenance (PdM) program and verify lower technicians' findings.

+ Utilize repair manuals, wiring diagrams, and parts catalogs as necessary.

+ Repair machines and equipment using tools like hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and precision measuring instruments.

+ Maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, control field devices, and other electrical components.

+ Mentor junior technicians and provide safety training.

+ Review and complete work orders timely and perform necessary maintenance or repairs.

+ Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and ensure compliance among maintenance personnel.

+ Maintain positive working relationships and communicate with Plant Management regarding maintenance issues.

+ Complete daily reports outlining maintenance or repairs conducted.

+ Participate in root cause analysis events and comply with safety, food quality, and sanitation policies.

Essential Skills

+ Electrical, troubleshooting, and maintenance technician skills.

+ Mechanical, hydraulics, and pneumatics knowledge.

+ Experience with three-phase systems and PLC troubleshooting.

+ Ability to perform routine maintenance and repairs efficiently.

+ Capability to mentor and train maintenance team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Strong communication skills.

+ Capability to coordinate maintenance schedules with Plant Management.

+ Willingness to continue education and training in related multi-craft skills.

+ Ability to provide own tools.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy continuous training opportunities, including specialized electrical training, to enhance your skills and advance your career.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Independence, Kansas

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Profit Sharing

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Independence,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 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.