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Job Title: Dual Craft Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Dual Craft Maintenance Technician with at least 3 years of experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be proficient in reading schematics and blueprints, and have experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, valves, air compressors, and boilers. Training on ammonia will be provided.

Responsibilities

+ Assemble, install, and maintain mechanical systems, machinery, and equipment.

+ Troubleshoot machinery and perform routine preventative maintenance.

+ Read, interpret, and follow instructions and operation manuals.

+ Demonstrate electrical competency for troubleshooting and familiarity with electrical principles and components.

+ Weld and fabricate parts and equipment.

+ Use an electrical meter for testing purposes.

+ Maintain a schedule for inspecting, servicing, and testing machinery.

+ Understand piping systems, pipe fittings, pumps, motors, and valves.

+ Comprehend gearboxes, motors, bearings, sprockets, chains, bushings, belts, and pulleys.

+ Clean, repair, and install equipment and parts as needed.

+ Operate sit-down forklifts and/or articulating boom lifts.

+ Operate a variety of hand and power tools.

+ Maintain a clean and organized work area.

+ Comply with health and safety regulations.

+ Perform general maintenance work on buildings as assigned.

+ Maintain strong working relationships with all plant departments.

+ Write routine reports and correspondence.

Essential Skills

+ Electrical troubleshooting

+ Mechanical skills

+ Hydraulics and pneumatics

+ Preventive maintenance

+ Reading schematics and blueprints

+ Pump and valve repair

+ Conveyor maintenance

+ Air compressor and boiler maintenance

+ Welding skills

+ 3-phase electrical systems

+ Pump repair

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience with diaphragm pumps

+ Industrial maintenance experience

+ 2 years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or similar role

+ Preferred experience in a food manufacturing environment

+ Welding and/or fabrication experience preferred

+ High school diploma or GED

+ Trade certification or vocational school graduate

+ Strong computer skills

+ Physical dexterity and ability to perform physical tasks

+ Troubleshooting skills to identify and recommend solutions

+ Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

+ Knowledge of health and safety regulations

+ Ability to safely lift 50 lbs. and/or push, pull, or move heavy machinery and/or drums

+ Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift

Why Work Here

Join a company that values your skills and offers 3 weeks of vacation in your first year, free life insurance, and free short-term and long-term disability insurance. With the maintenance supervisor retiring soon, there is a quick opportunity for a leadership role. Grow with us as the North plant starts chocolate production within the next six months.

Work Environment

Work in a climate-controlled food manufacturing plant with hot areas in refining and boiler rooms. Shifts available include 1st Shift (6:30am-3:00pm), Day Shift (6:30am-6:45pm on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule), Night Shift (6:30pm-6:45am on a rotating 2-2-3 schedule), and 3rd Shift (10:30pm-7:00am). You will work with a partner on your shift, with a heavy need for night shift technicians. Dress code includes wearing a hair/beard net, but being clean-shaven is not required.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $42.00/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 Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 14, 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.