Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician - 3rd Shift

Job Description

As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for the teardown and rebuild of all manufacturing equipment. You will utilize hand and power tools to disassemble food manufacturing equipment for the sanitation team to clean. Once the cleaning is complete, you will rebuild the equipment back to specification. This role also involves welding and fabricating, as well as experience with Variable Frequency Drives (VFD).

Responsibilities

• Tear down and rebuild manufacturing equipment.
• Use hand and power tools for disassembly and reassembly.
• Collaborate with the sanitation team to ensure equipment is cleaned and maintained.
• Perform welding and fabricating tasks.
• Troubleshoot issues using PLC systems.
• Conduct mechanical assembly based on blueprints and schematics.
• Perform equipment maintenance and ensure operational efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Experience with PLC systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Understanding and experience with GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Mechanical knowledge of motors, pumps, gears, and pneumatics.
• Experience with VFD (Variable Frequency Drives).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Why Work Here?

The company is recognized as one of the 101 Best & Brightest companies to work for in West Michigan multiple times, offering a supportive culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Work Environment

This position operates on the 3rd shift, Monday through Friday from 9 PM to 6 AM, with occasional Saturdays required. The work environment includes an older, yet very clean and organized building, with new equipment. Expect colder temperatures throughout the facility.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $32.00/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 Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 3, 2025.

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.

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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 in solving 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.