Job Information
Aerotek Maintenance Engineer in Louisville, Kentucky
Job Title: Maintenance Engineer
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Engineer for a third shift position in a food manufacturing environment. The role involves industrial maintenance with a focus on both electrical and mechanical skill sets. Candidates should be comfortable working with hair and beard nets and have a strong desire to be part of a family-oriented company culture.
Responsibilities
Perform industrial maintenance tasks with a balance of electrical and mechanical skills.
Troubleshoot and repair automated machinery, including PLC systems.
Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, and ammonia refrigeration systems.
Ensure compliance with food safety standards while maintaining equipment.
Collaborate with team members to maintain a clean and efficient work environment.
Essential Skills
3+ years of industrial maintenance experience.
Proficiency in troubleshooting electrical and mechanical systems.
Experience with automation and PLC systems.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in ammonia refrigeration is a plus.
Work history in the food industry is advantageous.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy a supportive company culture with opportunities for personal growth and stability. Employees benefit from a $1500 variable pay bonus, sick pay accumulation after six months, one week of vacation after six months, and an additional week after a year. Take advantage of three floating holidays and perfect attendance rewards. The company also offers flexibility during the July shutdown.
Work Environment
The role is set in a clean food manufacturing environment with extensive automated machinery. Employees must be comfortable wearing hair and beard nets as part of food safety compliance.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Louisville, KY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $32.00/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 Louisville,KY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 16, 2026.
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.