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Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance and repairs on all mechanical equipment, including HVAC, refrigeration, ice cream, and packaging equipment. You will ensure the general upkeep and repair of the manufacturing facility, office, and surrounding grounds.

Responsibilities

+ Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment.

+ Ensure upkeep and repair of the manufacturing facility and grounds.

+ Assist in layout and installation of new equipment, including design or reconfiguration.

+ Monitor and maintain inventory of spare parts and critical supplies.

+ Create, follow, and update preventative maintenance schedules.

+ Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and repairs.

+ Collaborate with production to meet throughput goals and minimize downtime.

+ Participate in the sandwich line team during high-volume production times.

+ Ensure maintenance practices align with food safety regulations and quality standards.

+ Provide support to outside contractors or inspectors on-site.

+ Communicate effectively with team members, managers, visitors, and contractors.

Essential Skills

+ Electrical troubleshooting

+ Mechanical troubleshooting

+ Preventive maintenance

+ Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics

+ Experience with HVAC systems

+ Welding skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to work in environments with allergens such as nuts, dairy, gluten, and latex.

+ Operate and maintain automated and manual equipment.

+ Proficiency in using manual and powered lifts and hand/power tools.

+ Safe handling and use of hazardous chemicals.

+ Capability to stand, walk, and lift for extended periods.

+ Ability to lift up to 50lbs occasionally.

+ Willingness to work in cold storage or refrigerated environments.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values safety, collaboration, and quality. Enjoy working in a temperature-controlled food manufacturing environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.

Work Environment

You will work in a temperature-controlled food manufacturing environment where safety and precision are paramount.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, Oregon.

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 Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 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.