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Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will lead troubleshooting and corrective maintenance for equipment, acting as the first level of escalation for lower-level technicians. You will be responsible for diagnosing electrical and mechanical malfunctions by inspecting, operating, or testing machinery or equipment.

Responsibilities

+ Dismantle and rebuild machinery, equipment, and field devices to access and remove defective parts using hoists, cranes, hand tools, or power tools.

+ Perform routine preventative and predictive maintenance, such as inspecting drives, motors, or belts, checking fluid levels, and replacing filters.

+ Lead the PdM program, perform repairs, verify findings from lower technicians, and provide trend reports to site leadership.

+ Utilize prints, repair manuals, wiring diagrams, and parts catalogs as needed.

+ Repair machines, equipment, or structures using tools like hammers, hoists, saws, drills, wrenches, precision measuring instruments, or electronic testing devices.

+ Maintain and troubleshoot relay logic, control field devices, contactors, starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, photo eyes, VFDs, HMIs, interlock safety devices, etc.

+ Mentor junior technicians and peers, providing motivation and guidance to achieve departmental goals and conducting safety training.

+ Review and complete work orders timely, performing necessary maintenance or repairs.

+ Follow Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures and ensure compliance by all Maintenance Personnel.

+ Maintain a positive working relationship with all departments and communicate any maintenance issues to Plant Management.

+ Complete daily reports outlining maintenance or repairs conducted during the shift.

+ Participate in root cause analysis events for the local site.

+ Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.

+ Support all safety, food quality, and sanitation initiatives and policies.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in electrical, troubleshooting, and maintenance technician skills.

+ Mechanical, hydraulics, and pneumatics expertise.

+ Experience with 3 phase electrical systems.

+ 3 to 5 years of experience for Level 2 candidates.

+ 7+ years of experience, repair, preventive maintenance, HVAC, and PLC troubleshooting for Level 3 candidates.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Ability to lead and perform routine maintenance and repairs to ensure efficient and safe machine operation.

+ Mentoring and training of maintenance team members.

+ Coordination with Plant Management to establish maintenance schedules.

+ Providing own tools as per a predefined tool list (available upon request).

Why Work Here?

We offer continuous and electrical training to enhance your skills and support your professional growth.

Work Environment

This role requires hands-on work with machinery and equipment in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Technicians must provide their own tools, with a list available upon request. The position may involve working a 3-day working interview to ensure a fit for both parties.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Frontenac, KS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $70000.00/yr.

1. Health & Wellness

Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) is the most standard benefit2.

Wellness programs such as gym memberships, mental health support, and preventive care initiatives.

Occupational health & safety programs to reduce workplace injuries and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

2. Financial Security

Retirement plans like 401(k) with employer match.

Life and disability insurance to protect employees and their families.

Bonuses and incentives tied to productivity, attendance, or company performance.

3. Time Off & Flexibility

Paid vacation and holidays are standard across the industry.

Sick leave and personal days to support employee well-being.

Flexible scheduling or shift options to accommodate work-life balance.

4. Career Development

Training and skill development programs to help employees advance in their roles.

Tuition reimbursement for further education in technical or management fields.

Apprenticeship programs for new hires or younger workers entering the industry.

5. Additional Perks

Employee assistance programs (EAPs) for counseling and personal support.

Transportation or meal subsidies depending on company size and location.

Recognition programs (awards, employee-of-the-month) to boost morale.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Frontenac,KS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 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.