Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician - Escondido, CA (2nd Shift)

Job Description

• The Maintenance Technician plays a vital role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production and facility equipment. This position focuses on diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining various systems, including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and gas-fired equipment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate company values of Respect, Commitment, and Teamwork in all aspects of business interactions.
• Maintain a safe work environment by adhering to all PPE, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and safety procedures.
• Report all food safety, quality, and defense concerns in compliance with SQF standards.
• Execute daily maintenance activities to support production uptime and departmental goals.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance based on CMMS work orders for electrical, mechanical, hydraulic systems, natural gas burners, thermal systems, and conveyor equipment.
• Observe equipment performance, analyze sounds/vibrations, and diagnose failures.
• Test repaired or installed equipment to ensure proper functionality.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and support program initialization.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, P&ID drawings, and technical manuals.
• Measure and verify system performance using calipers, micrometers, precision tools, and electrical meters.
• Disassemble and reassemble machinery using hand tools, power tools, hoists, and cranes.
• Repair or replace defective components and install upgraded parts.
• Perform alignment, calibration, and system adjustments, as well as basic welding and fabrication.
• Maintain HVAC and refrigeration systems supporting production.
• Assist production teams and other functions with equipment setup and changeovers.
• Provide real-time troubleshooting during production runs.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives for equipment reliability and uptime.
• Train and mentor team members as needed and maintain accurate documentation in CMMS systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Essential Skills

• Strong electrical experience.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a food manufacturing equipment environment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing systems, including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, water, wastewater, refrigeration, and HVAC systems.
• Ability to work with processing and packaging equipment as well as material handling systems like forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Excellent English communication skills (reading, writing, and speaking); bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Trade school certification (preferred).
• Experience with PLC and automation troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with equipment integration and controls systems.
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).
• Experience in preventive maintenance.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Why Work Here?

• Join a company that values respect, commitment, and teamwork, and offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow and develop your skills. We prioritize safety and encourage a proactive approach to maintenance, providing opportunities for both daily operations and long-term reliability improvements. Embrace a continuous improvement mindset and be part of a team that supports both production and quality standards.

Work Environment

• The setting is very hot due to the ovens running 24/7.

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

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $41.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Escondido,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 2, 2026.

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.