Maintenance Technician 25/hr

Maintenance Technician

We are seeking dedicated Maintenance Technicians to join our team in various levels of expertise ranging from entry-level to advanced. As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for performing skilled work in the maintenance and operations of Peanut Shelling Operations and Buying Points. Depending on your level, you will learn and execute a variety of duties related to plant maintenance, repairs, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of skilled work in the maintenance and repair of plant and buying point facilities and equipment.
• Prioritize, schedule, assign, and coordinate the work of assigned staff.
• Maintain tools and shop in a clean and sanitary condition for use within a shelling facility.
• Assist in the purchase, installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring and fixtures.
• Perform troubleshooting to repair or replace fans and motors, and perform repairs to motors, bells, clocks, and lighting circuits.
• Perform skilled maintenance and repair on mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Test and replace circuits, troubleshoot and correct defective switches, receptacles, ballasts, and other wiring.
• Operate a variety of equipment and machines including saws, drill presses, and various hand and power tools.
• Ensure compliance with appropriate safety practices and procedures and applicable codes, regulations, and requirements.
• Maintain various records related to labor, materials, and work orders.
• Operate trucks to pick up and deliver equipment and supplies.
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Preventive Control Rules, and Occupational Safety Rules.
• Adhere to Company Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs) use.
• Assist plant operations personnel in sanitary efforts to comply with the company's current Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) guidelines.
• Ensure all Lock Out Tag Out, Confined Space, Working at Heights, Hot Work Permits, and At-Risk activity policies are strictly followed.
• Execute the preventive maintenance program and make suggestions as needed.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
• Mechanical and electrical repair expertise.
• Experience in preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficiency in industrial fabrication.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift experience is preferred for Technician I and required for Technician II-IV.
• Experience working in a food manufacturing facility is preferred.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
• Ability to work in extreme conditions, including heat and cold, is required.
• Flexible work schedule, including weekends, holidays, and nights, is required.

Why Work Here?

Join our team to be part of a dynamic and supportive environment where your skills and growth are valued. We offer opportunities for advancement and encourage continuous learning and development. Our company prioritizes safety and quality, ensuring a rewarding and fulfilling career path.

Work Environment

Work in a non-climate controlled plant. Be prepared to work in various conditions and ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Smithville, Georgia.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 6, 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 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.