Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Industrial Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing industrial equipment throughout a food processing facility, with a primary focus on conveyor systems that transport green beans and bell peppers. This role emphasizes electrical work, with approximately 80% of the duties focused on electrical systems and 20% on mechanical tasks. The technician will help ensure that production machinery operates safely and efficiently with minimal downtime and will assist the maintenance leadership team with the installation and execution of preventive maintenance programs across the facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform troubleshooting, diagnosis, and repair of industrial electrical systems, with an emphasis on minimizing downtime on production equipment.
• Maintain, repair, and optimize conveyor systems used to transport green beans and bell peppers throughout the facility.
• Conduct electrical work on systems up to 480V, including three-phase motors and related components.
• Assist the maintenance leadership team with the installation, rollout, and continuous improvement of preventive maintenance (PM) programs across the facility.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and technical documentation to diagnose issues and perform accurate repairs.
• Carry out preventive maintenance tasks on electrical and mechanical equipment to reduce unplanned breakdowns and extend equipment life.
• Perform industrial maintenance on a variety of machinery, including mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems as needed.
• Use PLC troubleshooting skills to help identify and resolve control and automation issues on production equipment, where applicable.
• Document maintenance and repair activities clearly and accurately to support maintenance records and equipment history.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance team members to prioritize work, coordinate repairs, and support safe, efficient operations.
• Support installation, service, and maintenance repair projects on new or upgraded equipment as the facility invests in maintenance improvements.
• Follow all safety procedures and best practices while working with electrical systems, industrial equipment, and tools.

Essential Skills

• Strong electrical experience with the ability to independently troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting, including diagnosing faults and resolving issues on production equipment.
• Hands-on experience repairing and maintaining conveyor systems in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to perform electrical work on systems up to 480V safely and accurately.
• Experience repairing and maintaining three-phase motors, including diagnosis and replacement as needed.
• Capability to read and interpret electrical schematics and blueprints to support troubleshooting and repairs.
• Industrial maintenance experience in a production or manufacturing setting, with exposure to both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Demonstrated skill in preventive maintenance to keep equipment running reliably and reduce downtime.
• Proficiency in general maintenance repair practices, including safe use of tools and test equipment.
• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting and maintenance on conveyor and industrial equipment with minimal supervision.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Machine repair experience on a variety of industrial production equipment.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Hands-on experience with pneumatic systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
• Fabrication skills, such as basic metalwork or light welding, to support equipment repair and modification.
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting to assist in diagnosing control system issues.
• Experience working in an industrial or food processing environment is beneficial.
• Comfort working in a role with a strong electrical focus (approximately 80% electrical, 20% mechanical).

Why Work Here?

You will join a team that is actively investing in its maintenance function, including recent significant upgrades to tools and equipment that support your work. The organization values the maintenance department and provides resources to help you perform effectively and safely. Employees have access to health, dental, and vision benefits, supporting overall well-being. The facility offers multiple shift options, providing flexibility to align work schedules with personal needs. You will work in an environment that recognizes the importance of reliable equipment and supports continuous improvement, training, and long-term stability.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food processing facility where conveyor lines move green beans and bell peppers through production. The environment is refrigerated, with temperatures around 40 degrees, so team members dress warmly in coats and gloves. After approximately one month, company uniforms are provided. Multiple shifts are available, with openings on first and second shift, and a third shift schedule also in place. Typical shift times are approximately 5:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for first shift, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for second shift, and 9:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for third shift. Technicians may work 10–12 hour days until the team is fully staffed, and during busy seasons, such as around Thanksgiving, they can expect extended hours with a 55–60 hour workweek. The role involves hands-on work with industrial equipment, including electrical systems, conveyor systems, three-phase motors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and related tools, in a fast-paced production setting where safety and reliability are critical.

This is a Permanent position based out of Benton Harbor, MI.

The pay range for this position is $41600.00 - $62400.00/yr.

really good single family benefits. 401k matching, health, vision, dental. Invested 80k into the maintenance department this past year.

This is a fully onsite position in Benton Harbor,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026.

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.