Equipment Maintenance Technician

Equipment Maintenance Technician-(3rd Shift)

This position plays a crucial role in enhancing the reliability and performance of manufacturing and infrastructure equipment. The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining plant equipment at optimum efficiency, using troubleshooting skills to resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair on sprockets, pumps, bearings, shafts, chains, conveyors, and belts.
• Conduct maintenance and repair on Hyperbaric HPP equipment.
• Maintain and repair steam, pneumatic, water, hydraulic, and other related piping equipment.
• Use and interpret schematics and blueprints related to mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and resolve identified issues.
• Diagnose problems and implement corrective actions with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrate knowledge of lockout/tagout procedures and confined space entry.
• Assist in maintaining accurate maintenance database records.
• Participate in ongoing personal development and stay updated on maintenance techniques.
• Contribute to safety and housekeeping programs.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisory staff.

Essential Skills

• Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
• Experience with maintenance and repair tasks
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance practices
• Experience in an industrial and regulated environment, particularly food and beverage
• Strong problem-solving skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a food or beverage regulated environment is ideal.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a dynamic work environment that values growth and development. Be part of a team that prioritizes safety and continuous improvement, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

Work Environment

Work in a cold and refrigerated environment at 40 degrees. Shifts include Tuesday-Saturday or Wednesday-Sunday with hours from 1:00pm-9:30pm or 9:00pm-5:30am.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oceanside, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/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 Oceanside, CA.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Nov 8, 2025.

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 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 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.