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Aerotek Maintenance Technician in Louisville, Kentucky
Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description
Serve as the technical subject-matter expert, guiding the team on troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. Ensure safe and efficient maintenance practices, including strict compliance with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures. Lead by example in preventative maintenance, coaching mechanics on proactive equipment servicing and inspection. Utilize fabrication skills such as welding, cutting, and bending metal to modify and repair equipment. Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with CMMS policies. Oversee the team’s adherence to GMP and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards. Diagnose and eliminate emergency repairs by proactively replacing worn components and implementing best practices. Continuously improve maintenance processes, ensuring increased efficiency and minimal downtime. Train and develop the maintenance team, ensuring knowledge transfer and skill growth. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Responsibilities
Guide the team on troubleshooting and repair of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Ensure compliance with lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures.
Lead preventative maintenance and coach mechanics.
Utilize fabrication skills such as welding, cutting, and bending metal.
Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities.
Oversee adherence to GMP and Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) standards.
Diagnose and eliminate emergency repairs.
Implement best practices for maintenance processes.
Train and develop the maintenance team.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Essential Skills
15+ years of experience as a maintenance mechanic in the food & beverage industry.
Extensive hands-on knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Strong skills in troubleshooting, repair, and fabrication.
Proficiency in CMMS systems and maintenance documentation.
Ability to problem-solve under pressure and lead teams through technical challenges.
High school diploma or equivalent.
A commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Certifications in electrical or mechanical fields are a plus.
Industrial Food Manufacturing/Bakery experience required.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy working in a brand new facility in the heart of Louisville. Experience a clean and organized work environment with a commitment to safety and quality. Benefit from opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
Work Environment
This is a food manufacturing company that makes pretzels and could get hot and cold depending on seasons. As a GMP facility, it is very clean. Work involves 12-hour shifts on a 3-4 schedule.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of NA, Kentucky.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $62400.00 - $104000.00/yr.
Full company benefits provided.
Healthcare
Hearing
Vision
401k
Equity for some roles
Eligibility for all full time employees who have worked 30 days of employment
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Louisville,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 22, 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.