Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the operational functionality of equipment and infrastructure across processing, cooling, and packing areas. You will support the Maintenance Manager in preventive maintenance tasks and oversee plant systems, including mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical, and utility infrastructure. Collaborating with QA, Sanitation, and Production teams, you will uphold food safety standards and ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, and productivity protocols.

Responsibilities

• Maintain personal safety and enforce PPE use.
• Diagnose and repair equipment and infrastructure issues.
• Follow maintenance protocols and equipment manuals.
• Install, calibrate, and lubricate equipment components.
• Perform basic hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical tasks.
• Collaborate with QA, Sanitation, and Production to troubleshoot equipment.
• Ensure equipment meets safety and operational standards.
• Support safety initiatives, training, and incident management with HACCP, SSOPs, GMPs, and food safety guidelines.
• Assist with cross-training and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team committed to upholding the highest standards of food safety and operational excellence. We offer opportunities for cross-training and involvement in special projects, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Work Environment

The role operates in a food manufacturing environment with exposure to various smells, wet floors, and must adhere to GMP PPE guidelines. Work involves exposure to extreme temperatures ranging from 35°ree;F to 85°ree;F, contact with sanitation water up to 150°ree;F, and frequent vibration and moderate noise levels. You will work near moving mechanical parts, ensuring safety and sanitation standards are met.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $35.00 / 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 :

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 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.

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.

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.