Job Information
Aerotek Maintenance Technician in Pixley, California
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Technician to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and repairing all production and support equipment in our facility. This role requires a strong knowledge of plant maintenance operations and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. This position offers a 2nd or 3rd shift schedule from 5pm to 3:30am, with work required every Wednesday and every other weekend off.
Responsibilities
Maintain and repair all production equipment including pumps, pasteurizers, homogenizers, atomizers, evaporators, dryers, churns, valves, and baggers.
Maintain and repair all support equipment such as boilers, air-compressors, ammonia compressors, thermal storage units, condensers, vacuum pumps, ammonia systems, air conditioning units, sewer meters, conductivity meters, and water meters.
Handle chemicals for support equipment operation and perform chemical testing of boiler feed water, condensate, cooling tower water, ice bank chilled water, and plant process water.
Perform daily utilities readings.
Fabricate and manufacture equipment for production needs, including product and process piping, sanitary equipment, steam lines, chemical lines, and pneumatic lines.
Document all schematic and diagram changes to keep plant records current.
Work with minimal supervision and ensure all work orders and activity reports are completed daily.
Ensure all work is done in a timely manner and to a high standard.
Collaborate effectively with employees throughout the plant.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
Follow all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Essential Skills
Troubleshooting
Mechanical maintenance
Hydraulics
Pneumatics
Reading and interpreting schematics
PLC troubleshooting
Industrial maintenance
Welding
Working with 3-phase electrical systems
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Welding experience is a plus.
Experience in the dairy industry is preferred.
Why Work Here?
We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment with great internal benefits. You will have the opportunity to work with a well-known company that values its employees and promotes a positive work-life balance.
Work Environment
This position involves working on a 2nd or 3rd shift schedule from 5pm to 3:30am, with work required every Wednesday and every other weekend off. The work environment includes handling chemicals, working with various types of equipment, and adhering to safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pixley, California.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.55 - $35.55/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 Pixley,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 7, 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.