**Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic** **Job Description** Maintain and repair all plant equipment for the Food Manufacturing plant, including boiler and wastewater systems, packaging department, and manufacturing food process machinery. The qualified candidate will be a full journeyman in the Maintenance department. **Responsibilities** + Repair and maintain high-speed production equipment + Practice safe work habits and wear proper PPE + Follow proper lockout tag-out procedures as required + Complete all OSHA required training, correct and report any unsafe conditions as necessary + Complete work orders and assignments on time without errors as directed by supervisor or manager + Perform package change-overs on equipment as required + Perform preventive maintenance inspections, adjustments, and repairs as indicated on the CMMS program + Participate in daily meetings and report maintenance department objectives and opportunities + Install and rebuild equipment + Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic devices and hydraulic systems + Develop preventive maintenance needs and hydraulic systems + Troubleshoot mechanical or electrical problems of food processing and industrial machinery in a timely manner + Independently perform all assignments after being given general instructions as to the results expected + Coordinate several projects at the same time while prioritizing completing demands of the time frames + Perform other duties as assigned **Essential Skills** + Troubleshooting + Mechanical + Hydraulics + Pneumatics + Preventive Maintenance + Food Manufacturing experience within Maintenance + Blueprint and Schematic reading + Heavy equipment operation **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High School Diploma required + Electrical and mechanical certification is a plus + Hands-on knowledge of boiler, mechanical fluid power, pneumatic systems + Familiar with machine shop environment + Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems + Ability to work with minimal supervision + Good understanding of preventive and predictive maintenance operations + Strong verbal skills + Willingness to work 12-hour shifts and flexible full-time schedule, including weekends and holidays + Physical ability to walk, stand for extended periods, sit, talk or hear regularly, use both hands and fingers to feel or handle, sit for extended periods, stand frequently, bend, squat, reach and turn + Adaptability to temperature changes of extreme hot and cold conditions + Ability to handle heights and confined spaces **Why Work Here?** We offer a competitive pay and benefits package, including health (80-90% company paid) for employee and dependents, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, company match 401K plan, vacation, floating holidays, and company holidays. **Work Environment** The work environment is a big warehouse that is neither too cold nor too hot. It smells like food throughout the whole facility (dumplings, soy sauce...). The environment can be loud depending on the area but is very clean. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Gilroy, California. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $40.00/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 Gilroy,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 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.