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Industrial Maintenance Technician

**Location:** Fargo, ND

**Schedule:** Night Shift (8 PM – 8 AM), 2-on/2-off rotation; training on day shift for 1 month

Summary / Objective

We are seeking a **Maintenance Technician** to join our team in a high-volume industrial baking facility. This role is responsible for maintaining and repairing production equipment, ensuring smooth operations, and supporting changeovers in a fast-paced, food-grade environment.

Essential Functions

+ Maintain and troubleshoot production equipment, including:

+ Conveyor belt systems

+ Heaters, ovens, mixers, rolling systems

+ Basic heating and cooling mechanisms

+ Perform preventative maintenance using daily checklists and respond to emergency repairs.

+ Fabricate replacement parts using bench tools and welding equipment.

+ Assist operators during changeovers (2 per day) and conduct 2-hour dry runs to identify issues before production resumes.

+ Document all maintenance activities to comply with food safety standards.

+ Use proper materials and supplies for food-grade machinery.

+ Participate in a 5–6 month training program, starting with cleaning/changeovers and shadowing senior technicians.

Required Skills & Qualifications

+ General mechanical knowledge (gears, conveyors, bearings, bushings, hand/power tools).

+ Experience with automated or production equipment preferred; automotive experience acceptable.

+ Electrical knowledge required:

+ Wiring (positive/negative/ground)

+ Troubleshooting shorts/surges

+ VFD installation and troubleshooting

+ PLC input/output systems (operation, troubleshooting, editing/programming)

+ Ability to perform basic metal fabrication (drilling, finishing, welding).

+ High attention to detail and ability to complete logs accurately.

+ Must use food-grade materials where required.

Employee Value Proposition (EVP)

+ **Outstanding benefits** – 100% medical coverage.

+ Work with a collaborative team of 13 maintenance professionals.

+ Opportunity for skill development in electrical, mechanical, and fabrication disciplines.

Work Environment & Dress Code

+ Warm production environment; certain areas are loud (e.g., pan stacking).

+ Required PPE: hair nets, beard guards, steel-toed safety boots.

+ Standardized uniforms provided.

Schedule

+ Facility operates 24/7/365 with 4 shifts.

+ Night shift openings (8 PM – 8 AM) with rotating schedule:

+ 2 on, 2 off, 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off.

+ Training on day shift for approximately 1 month.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fargo, ND.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/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 Fargo,ND.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

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.