Maintenance Technician

Location: Temple, TX

Job Type: Permanent

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Maintenance Technician to lead equipment troubleshooting, repairs, and continuous improvement initiatives in a high-speed, automated bottling facility. This role serves as a technical expert across a wide range of production and facility equipment, including injection and blow molders, fillers, cappers, labelers, conveyors, palletizers, and stretch wrappers. The ideal candidate will bring deep mechanical and electrical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to equipment reliability and uptime.

Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure equipment uptime by diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical failures across production and facility systems.Act as a subject matter expert on high-speed bottling and packaging equipment, including brands like Tetra Pak, Krones, Sidel, and Thunder Robopac.Lead and train operators, mechanics, and supervisors on technical procedures and best practices.Collaborate with plant leadership to drive continuous improvement projects and resolve recurring issues.Perform root cause analysis to minimize downtime and prevent future failures.Partner with other senior technicians to address cross-functional challenges.Use software tools to analyze performance data and identify areas for improvement.Lead overhaul and rebuild efforts during planned downtime to restore equipment to optimal condition.Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for troubleshooting and maintenance.Maintain on-call availability to support 24/7 operations and ensure facility uptime.Required Skills & ExperienceMinimum 6 years of experience in a manufacturing maintenance role.Hands-on experience with packaging and bottling equipment such as Krones, Husky, and Sidel.Skilled in operating shop equipment including hydraulic presses and power tools.Proficient in electrical systems including 480VAC and 24VDC, as well as PLC, VFD, and servo motor troubleshooting.Strong fabrication skills including cutting and welding (MIG, TIG, or stick).Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.Preferred Qualifications10+ years of experience in manufacturing maintenance.6+ years of experience leading teams or managing technical projects.blow molding, injection molding, packaging, or beverage production.Why Join Us?Be part of a collaborative, innovative team focused on growth and continuous improvement.Work in a clean, climate-controlled facility with a family-oriented atmosphere.Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, and retirement savings.Work Environment & ScheduleBased in a modern, automated water bottling facility in Temple, TX.Day shift: Monday–Friday, starting at 6:00 AM or 7:00 AM for 8–10 hours.On-call availability required to support 24/7 operations.Facility is quiet, clean, and climate-controlled with a strong emphasis on safety and reliability

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85280.00 - $104000.00/yr.

Offer full comprehensive benfits

Health, dental, vision, 401K, 80 hours of PTO
A lot of opportunity for advancement

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Temple,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 14, 2025.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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