Maintenance Technician

Aerotek - Chambersburg, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Chambersburg, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical breakdowns, and generating repair plans for various food processing and packaging machines. This role requires the use of hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment to ensure machines operate efficiently while adhering to safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventative maintenance programs for food processing machines, packing and sealing machines, forklift equipment, and conveyor systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical breakdowns in machines and conveyors and generate repair plans.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment to perform diagnostics and repair work.
• Adhere to HACCP/FDA regulations, GMP regulations, and lock-out/tag-out regulations during repairs.
• Replace faulty switches and other elements of electrical and mechanical systems.
• Dismantle electrical machinery and replace defective parts such as gears and brushes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of electronic and electrical concepts and operating safety.
• Use electronic and electrical test equipment including volt and ohm-meters, oscilloscopes, and circuit testers.

Requirements

• 2 years of experience in mechanical maintenance and experience working on breaking down machines.
• Experience using testing equipment to diagnose machine issues.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, and schedule form.
• Working knowledge of electronic and electrical concepts and operating safety.
• Basic understanding of mechanical applications and principles.
• Ability to use hand and power tools commonly used in electrical, electronic, and mechanical trades.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of HACCP/FDA regulations and GMP regulations.
• Understanding of lock-out, tag-out regulations.
• Ability to work with Ladder Logic.
• Knowledge of current national electrical code.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package starting from day one including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401k plan with company match up to 4% and profit sharing.
• Prescription coverage and Teladoc service.
• EAP program and voluntary benefits such as Accident Insurance and Critical Illness.
• Basic life insurance at twice the annual salary with optional supplemental life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits at no cost to employees.
• Opportunities for career progression and advancement.