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Job Title: 1st Shift Maintenance TechnicianJob Description

This 1st shift Maintenance Technician role focuses on keeping ice cream cone production equipment running safely and reliably through both reactive repairs and preventative maintenance. You will troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues on cone-making machines, support production by operating an oven line when not performing maintenance, and help ensure a safe, compliant food manufacturing environment. The role requires comfort with periods of low activity, strong mechanical aptitude, and the ability to provide occasional after-hours technical support and troubleshooting, either remotely or on-site, to support production and maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical issues on ice cream cone making machines to minimize downtime and maintain consistent production.
• Perform preventative maintenance on cone-making equipment and related systems to reduce the likelihood of breakdowns and extend equipment life.
• Operate an ice cream cone machine oven when maintenance tasks are not immediately required, ensuring consistent product quality and throughput.
• Remain available and ready to respond even during idle periods so that you can address equipment issues promptly when they arise.
• Provide occasional after-hours technical support and troubleshooting assistance, either remotely or on-site, to support production and maintenance needs.
• Apply safe work practices at all times, with particular attention to electrical safety and food safety requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Use basic computer skills to access documentation, log maintenance activities, and support troubleshooting processes.
• Assist with troubleshooting activities, including mechanical and basic electrical issues, and contribute to identifying root causes of recurring problems.
• Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance with minimal disruption to operations.
• Follow all plant policies, procedures, and safety guidelines, including proper use of personal protective equipment and adherence to food safety standards.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair production machinery.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical issues and support basic electrical troubleshooting within a safe working framework.
• Comfort working in a food manufacturing environment and following strict hygiene and safety procedures.
• Understanding of and commitment to electrical safety practices.
• Basic computer skills to support documentation, communication, and troubleshooting activities.
• Willingness and ability to provide occasional after-hours technical support and troubleshooting, both remotely and on-site, as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of electrical safety practices (preferred).
• Familiarity with food safety principles and requirements (a plus, not required).
• Exposure to or experience with PLC troubleshooting (a plus, not required).
• Prior experience as a maintenance technician or mechanic in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Ability to work effectively during periods of both high activity and idle time, including operating production equipment when needed.

Why Work Here?

You will join a small, close-knit organization of around 50 people or fewer, where your contributions have a visible impact and you can build strong working relationships across the facility. The company environment offers the stability and resources of a larger ownership structure while maintaining the feel of a small operation, providing a balance of familiarity, collaboration, and long-term opportunity.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food manufacturing facility that produces ice cream cones. The oven area can be hot, while the packing area is cooler, reflecting the typical range of temperatures in a production environment. You will work around cone-making machines, ovens, and packaging equipment and must follow all food safety and manufacturing protocols. Personal protective equipment is required, including hair nets, beard nets as applicable, smocks, safety glasses, and other PPE as directed by site policies. The position is on 1st shift, with the expectation that you may occasionally provide after-hours support, either remotely or on-site, to assist with production and maintenance needs.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Somerset, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/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 Somerset,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 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.