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Job Title: Maintenance Technician
Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to perform preventative and corrective maintenance on coffee roasting equipment, baggers, packaging machinery, and production lines. The role involves troubleshooting and repairing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system issues while ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on coffee roasting equipment, baggers, and packaging machinery.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and control system issues.
• Document all maintenance activity within CMMS, including issues, resolutions, parts, and labor.
• Diagnose and resolve issues with roasters, bagging equipment, and conveyance and production line equipment.
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of roasting and packaging systems.
• Perform daily work order management and updates in CMMS.
• Manage parts inventory and coordinate sourcing of needed materials.
• Maintain tool control and equipment records.
• Support and train operators on basic equipment troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Partner with OEM vendors and service providers on complex equipment issues.
• Conduct facility and equipment audits to ensure operational readiness.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment.
• Follow all OSHA, GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with production and facility safety procedures.
• Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives across the production floor.
• Promote a safety-first culture within roasting and packaging operations.

Essential Skills

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in fast-paced production environments.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance requests.
• Strong communication skills when working with production teams and vendors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and sense of ownership.
• 2+ years in coffee manufacturing or 5 years of hands-on experience in food manufacturing maintenance or related roles.
• Experience with CMMS Systems.
• Strong hands-on experience with mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems, as well as PLCs/control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years in coffee manufacturing or 5+ years of hands-on maintenance experience within food manufacturing or production environments.
• Direct experience with roasting equipment, packaging/bagging systems, and production lines or conveyor systems.
• Strong experience with CMMS systems and maintenance tracking.

Work Environment

The position is based in our client's plant in Oakland, with a work schedule from Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values a safety-first culture and is committed to continuous improvement. Enjoy working in a collaborative environment where your skills in maintenance and troubleshooting will be valued and rewarded. Benefit from opportunities to grow and develop your expertise in a dynamic production setting.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $42.00/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:
• 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 Oakland,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 14, 2026.

About Aerotek

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.