Maintenance Technician

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description

Join a dynamic food manufacturing company as a Maintenance Technician, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of bakery equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance (PM) on bakery equipment such as ovens, mixers, conveyors, pneumatic delivery systems, and extrusion machines.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues on the production line, making necessary adjustments such as fixing phone-eye/sensor malfunctions.
• Engage in fabrication work, creating covers and catches for machines by welding stainless steel materials.
• Prioritize preventive maintenance to minimize reactive breakdowns.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in maintenance and repair of mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and blueprints.
• Experience with 3-phase 480v systems.
• Skills in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Competence in welding and working with conveyors and motors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in industrial maintenance, ideally in a bakery or food manufacturing environment.
• Possession of a basic set of tools (small tool box).

Why Work Here?

Be part of a clean and organized food manufacturing company that values its employees. Enjoy a role with opportunities for skill development and career advancement in a 24/7 operational environment.

Work Environment

This role is based in a clean food manufacturing facility. You will work the 3rd shift from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with shifts spanning approximately 48 to 52 hours per week. This is a 24/7 operation with a bidding system for days off. Note that the 30-minute lunch break is unpaid.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of La Porte, Indiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42556.00 - $47840.00/yr.

Great benefits that the company pays for
medical
dental
vision
401k
$25/for family

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in La Porte,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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 , , , , , , veteran status, disability, , , genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Company DescriptionWe 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 meet 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 in solving 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.