Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team. This role involves maintaining and repairing plant equipment to ensure operational efficiency and support a safe work environment. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical, electrical, and welding systems within an industrial setting.

ResponsibilitiesPerform daily MSHA-compliant pre-shift inspections and safety checks.Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.Conduct preventative maintenance on motors, conveyors, and other plant equipment.Weld, fabricate, cut, and grind using stick, wire, and oxy-acetylene.Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.Assist with general plant upkeep, including shoveling, sweeping, and equipment cleaning.Collaborate with kiln operators and quality control to ensure product standards.Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and equipment status.Essential SkillsStrong understanding of OSHA regulations and general plant safety protocols.Skilled in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.Experience with preventative maintenance on motors, conveyors, and other plant equipment.Ability to troubleshoot 3-phase electrical systems.Familiarity with electrical wiring, components, and test equipment.Proficient in stick and wire welding, cutting, grinding, and using oxy-acetylene torches.Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams.Additional Skills & QualificationsMinimum 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.Proficient in welding (stick, wire), brazing, soldering, and torch operation.Strong knowledge of 3-phase electrical systems and troubleshooting.Comfortable working in outdoor environments and at heights up to 60 feet.Physically capable of lifting up to 60 lbs and performing manual labor.Willingness to work weekends and evenings as needed.Why Work Here?

Enjoy higher pay than most entry-level positions and full benefits for all internal employees.

Work Environment

Very industrial aggregate plant located about a 1-hour commute from Central Bakersfield. The environment can be dusty and rough on cars, requiring adaptability to outdoor conditions including hot, cold, and dusty settings.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Frazier Park, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.40 - $27.00/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 Frazier Park,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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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