Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshoots mechanical and electrical issues, repairs production equipment, and supports production personnel to ensure reliable and safe plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Participate actively in plant safety, health, and environmental programs and follow all safety procedures.
• Complete all assigned maintenance service requests accurately and on time.
• Maintain and monitor spare parts inventory to support cost-effective and efficient operations.
• Assist in preparing for and supporting successful audits related to maintenance activities.
• Implement and coordinate maintenance plans in collaboration with the production department to minimize downtime.
• Repair and maintain plant machinery and equipment, including mixers, conveyors, compressors, and pumps.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment and facility systems.
• Repair or replace control devices such as switches, photo eyes, proximity sensors, pushbuttons, contactors, and motor starters as needed.
• Perform work order repairs, inspections, and checks on equipment and machines at regular intervals.
• Identify issues affecting product or process quality and implement corrective measures to support continuous quality improvement.
• Keep the maintenance shop clean, organized, and safe, ensuring tools and parts are stored properly.
• Support and train production personnel on basic equipment operation and safe maintenance practices when required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Santa Barbara, CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Santa Barbara,CA.

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.