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As a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician, you will play a crucial role as the mechanical expert, supporting the production team with millwright-type responsibilities. Your primary duties include ensuring that production and support equipment operate smoothly, performing preventative maintenance, and assisting with any necessary repairs or adjustments.

• Ensure production and support equipment are functioning properly.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures on motors, conveyor systems, filling equipment, and other industrial machinery or facilities needs.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues, making repairs or adjustments as needed.
• Perform basic electrical duties, such as replacing motors and switches, with assistance from industrial electricians or PLC programmers for complex situations.
• Conduct package changeovers on production lines as required.
• Train team members on mechanical processes.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with ISO Good Manufacturing Practices standards.
• Focus on continuous improvement within the team and operation.

• Mechanical expertise in a millwright-type role.
• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on industrial machinery.
• Proficient in reading schematics and diagrams.
• Experience with conveyor and high-speed manufacturing equipment.
• Knowledge of mechanical processes, including hydraulics and pneumatics.

• Minimum age of 18 years old.
• High school diploma, GED, or 2-4 years of related experience and/or training.
• Proficient knowledge in the operation of continuous motion packaging, filling, and palletizing equipment.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• Willingness to work weekends, holidays, or a flexible schedule as required.
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance and ensure the safety and security of company assets.
• Frequent walking, grasping, pushing, pulling, fine manipulation, and exposure to chemicals, water, and noise.

Join a company with over 100 years of strength and stability, offering excellent career growth opportunities through on-the-job training and advancement. Enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, paid maternity and paternity leave, paid holidays, and a generous 401(k) match. Take advantage of exclusive employee discounts and a fast-paced work environment that promotes a healthy lifestyle.

This role involves working within a manufacturing setting, focusing on facilities maintenance and conveyor/filler line equipment. The position requires adherence to company safety policies, the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and the ability to work effectively with all functional team members.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baton Rouge, LA.

The pay range for this position is $27.50 - $27.50/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Baton Rouge,LA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 8, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.