• Maintenance Technician

    Aerotek (Sikeston, MO)


    Job Title: Maintenance Technician

    Job Description

    We are seeking a Dual Craft Maintenance Technician with a strong emphasis on electrical skills, capable of handling voltages up to 480 volts. We welcome candidates with varying levels of experience as long as they possess expertise in electrical maintenance. This position operates on a third shift with training provided on the day shift. The schedule follows a 2-2-3 pattern from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM in a non-union facility.

    Responsibilities

    + Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures, including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and wear the required personal protective equipment (PPE) in warehouse or production areas.

    + Ensure compliance with food quality and safety standards as specified by corporate, customer, and governing bodies.

    + Report problems with the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) to managerial employees for corrective actions.

    + Perform and complete repair maintenance, preventive maintenance, and line changeovers.

    + Troubleshoot machinery for electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic malfunctions.

    + Maintain production supporting equipment such as glycol, RO, compressed air, lubrication, and chemical distribution systems.

    + Use innovative thinking to troubleshoot equipment, minimize production downtime, and ensure safety and quality.

    + Complete, document, and obtain approvals on work orders, recording all part numbers used for inventory.

    + Communicate maintenance and production information effectively from shift to shift.

    + Assist in training other maintenance personnel.

    + Collaborate with production during downtime and work with adjacent teams to resolve issues and drive improvement.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in electrical maintenance up to 480 volts.

    + Strong troubleshooting skills in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

    + Ability to perform maintenance on production supporting equipment.

    + Excellent communication skills for effective shift handovers.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Attention to detail with visual and sensory acuity.

    + Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

    + Ability to handle pronounced pressure from deadlines and production quotas.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a dynamic team where you will enjoy comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, along with Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts. We offer Life and AD&D Insurance, Pet Insurance, and Legal Benefits. Secure your future with our 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match. Enjoy work-life balance with 12 Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Paid Time Off. Enhance your well-being with our well-being benefits, and take advantage of our Discount and Total Reward Programs.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This role is based in a food manufacturing plant. The environment requires adherence to strict safety and quality standards, with a focus on minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth production operations.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sikeston, Missouri.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $35.00/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 Sikeston,MO.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 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.