Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician builds, maintains, and repairs production machinery and mechanical systems to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation in a manufacturing environment. This role focuses on troubleshooting equipment issues, performing preventive maintenance, supporting production changeovers, and carrying out emergency repairs across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Build and assemble machines and mechanical components according to specified requirements.
• Troubleshoot reported equipment problems and resolve them in a timely and effective manner.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on a variety of machines and devices to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Detect malfunctions through careful observation, including sound and visual inspection of machinery.
• Run diagnostic tests to verify system functionality and identify root causes of issues.
• Repair broken or faulty machine parts and restore equipment to proper operating condition.
• Assist production staff with machine changeovers, adjustments, and setups as needed to support manufacturing schedules.
• Clean machinery components and apply appropriate lubricants to ensure smooth and reliable operation.
• Perform emergency repairs, including structural, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work, to keep facilities and equipment operational.
• Read and interpret operating manuals, mechanical and electrical blueprints, and drawings to guide maintenance and repair activities.
• Use various hand and power tools, as well as precision measurement tools, safely and accurately.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations and adhere to basic OSHA and food safety practices.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment in and around all equipment and work areas.
• Collaborate effectively in a team setting and communicate clearly with production and leadership.
• Document work performed and use basic computer applications to support maintenance activities.

Essential Skills

• Previous experience as a maintenance mechanic, maintenance technician, or in a similar industrial maintenance role.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Hands-on experience with industrial equipment maintenance and repair, including preventive maintenance.
• Ability to perform PLC troubleshooting and basic electrical troubleshooting using schematics and diagrams.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate lift trucks, platform lifts, and articulating boom lifts.
• Ability to read and understand operating manuals, mechanical and electrical blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Aptitude in using hand and power tools such as wrenches, pliers, and hand drills, as well as precision measurement tools like calipers.
• Excellent knowledge of machinery, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and their components.
• Basic knowledge of OSHA and food safety regulations (preferred).
• Ability to stand for long periods, work in confined spaces, and lift heavy loads exceeding 50 lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong observational and analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing or similar industrial production environment.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and documentation practices.
• Comfort working across multiple systems, including structural, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC during emergency repairs.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a safe and clean workplace.
• Willingness to train on day shift and transition to a 12-hour schedule as needed.

This is a Permanent position based out of Wilkes-Barre, PA.

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/yr.

Health Insurance, Retirement plan, and PTO

This is a fully onsite position in Wilkes-Barre,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 21, 2026.

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 opera