Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Maintenance Technicians/Automation Technicians are responsible for assessing mechanical, technical, and electrical problems in all areas of the facility. This position requires a highly motivated, self-directed multi-crafted worker that can work autonomously in a fast-paced production environment. The individual will provide the highest level of in-house support and must be successful at working as part of a team. They will partner with internal and external resources to be successful. Must follow established safety and GMP’s and environmental standards, and adhere to all plant technical standards and company compliance with all federal, state, local, and company regulations, including FDA, EPA, and SQF Certifications.

Hard Skills

• Troubleshooting and maintaining highly automated production equipment including PLCs, HMIs, Ladder Logic, and Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic, and Pneumatic systems

• Identifying problem root cause using precision measuring and electrical testing instrumentation

• Providing maintenance break/fix support for automation related issues

• Troubleshooting and re-wiring high-speed or highly automated equipment such as AC motors, VFDs, PLCs, servo motors, and PLC I/O modules

• Utilizing SAP to document and track all corrective and preventive maintenance

• Redlining all automation-related programs and documentation

Soft Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with people of varying skills and backgrounds

• High-level technical support for complex mechanical, automation, and electrical issues

• Continually seeking out best practices and sharing within the organization

• Following safety and GMP procedures and practices

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in New Berlin, New York.

Work Environment

The company is a food maker with a mission of making high-quality and nutritious food accessible to more people, while elevating communities and making the world a healthier place. The company is values-driven, people-first, and food-and-wellness-focused. They produce yogurt, oatmilk, dairy- and plant-based creamers, ready-to-drink coffee, and plant-based probiotic drinks. The company uses food as a force for good in the world, putting humanity first in everything they do. Their philanthropic efforts prioritize giving back to communities, working to eradicate child hunger, supporting immigrants, refugees, and underrepresented people, honoring veterans, and protecting the planet. They manufacture products in New York, Idaho, and Australia, and their products are available throughout North America and distributed in Australia and other select markets.

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.