• Maintenance Mechanic

    Aerotek (Monroe, WA)


    Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

    Job Description

    Join a dynamic and growing co-manufacturer specializing in high-end chocolates, popcorns, and specialty snack foods. As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will take ownership of maintaining equipment and processes in a rapidly expanding environment. This role is ideal for someone who can take initiative in problem-solving, process creation, and developing engineering controls.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform proper preventive maintenance techniques to ensure equipment readiness for production start-up.

    + Repair worn out or damaged equipment and perform equipment modification and fabrication as needed.

    + Demonstrate knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Sanitation Practices (GSP).

    + Follow all safety rules and practices while maintaining company standards in work techniques, speeds, and efficiencies.

    + Develop and implement maintenance procedures and innovations to improve efficiency, safety, and reduce maintenance costs.

    + Lubricate equipment with a thorough understanding of various requirements and perform basic welding and cutting of metals.

    + Train personnel on autonomous maintenance and minor repairs and adjustments.

    + Complete work orders and Preventive Maintenance (PM) documentation.

    + Keep maintenance spaces clean and organized, maintain storeroom inventory, and equipment bill of material (BOM).

    + Read and interpret documents such as equipment manuals, safety rules, and GMPs.

    + Perform all tasks safely around automated and semi-automated machinery.

    + Conduct housekeeping and cleaning duties according to company SOPs before equipment is put back into production.

    + Perform all other required tasks.

    Essential Skills

    + Troubleshooting and maintenance technician skills.

    + Mechanical and welding expertise.

    + Ability to read schematics, blueprints, and use hand tools.

    + PLC troubleshooting and production experience.

    + Minimum of 3 years of mechanical manufacturing and maintenance experience preferred.

    + Prior experience in food manufacturing is preferred.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High school diploma or GED required.

    + Knowledge of MIG and TIG welding and metal fabrication is strongly preferred.

    + Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and use a multimeter.

    + Basic math skills and effective communication skills.

    + Basic understanding of GMP and food safety concepts.

    + Basic computer skills and ability to work as part of a team.

    + Ability to work safely around food allergens and comply with attendance policy.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join a fast-growing, family-owned business with opportunities to learn, grow, and take ownership of the maintenance department. There's potential to eventually grow a team supporting a multi-plant facility.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Safety shoes, hairnet, and beard net are required. The work environment observes GMP practices and involves exposure to noise, dust, oils, and allergens.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Monroe, WA.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 remote position.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 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.