Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining, upgrading, and repairing production machinery in a high-volume beverage manufacturing facility. You will support seasonal production by performing preventative maintenance and emergency repairs on processing equipment, bottle filling machines, and plastic blow molding equipment. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, basic electrical troubleshooting, and the ability to keep equipment running safely and efficiently across multiple product lines.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance on processing equipment, bottle filling machines, and plastic blow molding equipment to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on production machinery, including identifying root causes such as faulty sensors and understanding how they affect machine performance.
• Conduct light electrical troubleshooting, including changing motors, checking wiring, and addressing basic electrical faults related to production equipment.
• Carry out MIG welding on stainless steel and carbon steel components as needed to support equipment repair and fabrication.
• Work with hydraulics and pneumatics systems, including troubleshooting and repairing related components on production machinery.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot centrifugal and positive displacement pumps used in the production process.
• Use hand tools and power tools such as grinders and drills to perform maintenance, repairs, and fabrication tasks.
• Safely operate a forklift when moving equipment, parts, or materials as required for maintenance activities.
• Support the maintenance and operation of packaging equipment, including fillers, case packers, and conveyors, with a focus on bottling and blow molding machinery.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns to quickly restore equipment to service and reduce production interruptions.
• Comply with OSHA health and safety rules and follow all plant safety procedures and guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area by performing tasks such as sweeping, cleaning up, and organizing tools and parts.
• Assist with bottling, filling, packaging, and other production-related tasks when needed to support overall operations.
• Complete assigned maintenance work orders and projects to prepare machinery for the production season.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the maintenance department and production teams.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably within the beverage industry.
• Mechanical and electrical maintenance experience with production equipment, including fillers, case packers, and conveyors.
• Hands-on experience with bottle filling machines and plastic blow molding equipment or closely related machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and troubleshoot mechanical issues, including sensor-related faults.
• Ability to perform light electrical troubleshooting, including changing motors and working with basic wiring.
• Proficiency in MIG welding on stainless steel and carbon steel components.
• Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics systems in an industrial setting.
• Knowledge of centrifugal and positive displacement pumps and their operation and maintenance.
• Skilled in the safe use of hand tools and power tools such as grinders and drills.
• Forklift experience and ability to safely move equipment and materials.
• Willingness to work any shift during the production season, including first, second, and third shifts.
• Ability to comply with OSHA health and safety rules and adhere to plant safety standards.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for both mechanical and basic electrical issues on production equipment.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods, lifting components, and working around large machinery.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in beverage production environments such as juice manufacturing, wineries, dairies, or similar operations.
• Hands-on experience with bottling and blow molding equipment, which is highly preferred for this role.
• Experience working on packaging equipment, including fillers, case packers, and conveyors.
• Experience supporting multiple product lines on high-speed bottle filling and molding machines.
• Flexibility to work extended hours and additional days during the peak harvest season.
• Comfort working across multiple departments such as juice extraction, processing, filling, and plastics.
• Strong sense of ownership and willingness to grow within the maintenance team through ongoing training.
• Ability to work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a company that invests heavily in training and developing its mechanics, offering a structured training program and clear opportunities for growth. The facility features a modern, state-of-the-art environment with notable employee perks, including an on-site cafeteria and gym. Team members enjoy strong long-term benefits once they transition to direct employment, along with a solid reputation in the marketplace. This is a place where your contributions are valued, and where you can build a stable, rewarding career in industrial maintenance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of DEL REY, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $34.00/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 DEL REY,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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 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.