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Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician who is either currently experienced or willing to be trained in repairing and operating a variety of equipment. This includes forklift trucks, bagger-packaging machines, Ishida weigh scales, Toledo scales, commercial baking ovens, flour handling systems, commercial mixers, conveyor systems, natural gas systems, HVAC units, metal detectors, emergency fire systems, pumps, compressors, pneumatic systems, chain drives, belt lacing and stitching, printing units, Marsh tapers, gear boxes, electrical motors of all sizes, hand tools, welders, plasma-cutters, power tools, and shop tools. You will also be expected to learn to operate, maintain, and repair any new equipment purchased in the future.

Responsibilities

+ Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair of equipment.

+ Conduct preventive maintenance (PM) and sanitation tasks.

+ Work comfortably with scaffolding, ladders, forklifts, roofs, and heights up to 50 feet.

+ Operate in confined spaces and excessively hot areas.

+ Lift and pull up to 50 pounds repeatedly.

+ Maintain cleanliness and safety standards in a food environment.

+ Place parts orders and manage parts inventory when necessary.

+ Organize maintenance stock rooms and storage facilities.

+ Train other employees on equipment and procedures as needed.

Essential Skills

+ Troubleshooting

+ Maintenance

+ Electrical

+ Mechanical

+ Repair

+ Hydraulics

+ Pneumatics

+ Welding

+ Blueprint reading

+ Schematic interpretation

+ PLC troubleshooting

+ Hand tool proficiency

+ Heavy equipment handling

+ Fabrication

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience in a food manufacturing environment.

+ Ability to work Monday through Friday and additional hours as required.

+ Familiarity with food product handling and plant cleanliness standards.

Why Work Here?

This is a small facility with around 25 people, fostering a close-knit and family-like environment where everyone, including the General Manager, is actively involved in production. You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Work Environment

The work takes place in a food manufacturing environment which is consistently warm and can become very hot depending on production levels. Employees should be prepared for the physical demands and conditions typical of this setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Reading, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Reading,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 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.