Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianJob Description

The Maintenance Technician (Technical Specialist) will be responsible for the setup and maintenance of the production line for manufacturing home and garden products.

Responsibilities

• Perform setups and changeovers of the production line and production machinery and equipment.
• Maintain conveyors, gearboxes, motors, cappers, fillers, labeling, and packaging machines.
• Conduct adjustments, preventive maintenance, and repairs on equipment to maximize run time on the line.
• Perform mechanical troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairs on all breakdowns.
• Check the quality of the product throughout the process.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment performing general maintenance and setting up and running machinery and/or packaging lines.
• Minimum 2 years of experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing packaging equipment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience performing setups and adjustments on machinery or equipment, running and operating machinery and equipment.
• Minimum 2 years of experience replacing motors and gearboxes.
• Experience and ability to perform quality checks on machinery and product.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in high-volume production lines is preferred.
• Food industry experience translates well and is preferred, though not required.
• Basic electrical knowledge and experience is preferred, such as the ability to unwire/rewire a motor for repair or replacement.

Why Work Here?

Work in a dynamic and supportive environment where teamwork is valued. Enjoy a balanced work schedule with 4 days on and 4 days off, allowing for flexibility and work-life balance. Join a company that values continuous improvement and provides opportunities for skill enhancement.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing environment working alongside general production workers, machine operators, and forklifts. Shifts are from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm or 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, working 4 days on and 4 days off. A 30-minute unpaid lunch is included.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Overland, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.50 - $33.50/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 Overland,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 19, 2026.

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.

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.