1st Shift Industrial HVAC Tech (35-38 An Hour)

Job Title: HVAC Maintenance Tech

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will plan and execute scheduled maintenance, respond to equipment breakdowns, and ensure the efficient operation of our facilities by diagnosing faults and repairing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and undertake scheduled maintenance.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns promptly.
• Diagnose faults and effectively repair equipment.
• Supervise engineering and technical staff.
• Obtain specialist components, fixtures, or fittings as needed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Create and implement maintenance procedures.
• Manage stocks of supplies and equipment.
• Write and develop programs to support maintenance activities.
• Assist maintenance teams in creating Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in electrical systems, troubleshooting, and mechanical repairs.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in rigging, instrumentation, and supervision.
• Strong communication skills and experience with programming machinery.

Why Work Here?

This role offers job security with one of the top food manufacturers in the US. There are ample opportunities for upward mobility, either on-site or elsewhere. The work culture is supportive and ideal for individuals looking to excel in a standard blue-collar environment.

Work Environment

The position operates on a 1st shift schedule from 7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Thursday. The work environment involves both outdoor reactive maintenance and indoor shop repairs. Flexibility in scheduling may be required for vacation coverage, pressing projects, or other demands. Dress in accordance with safety regulations as work is split between Cargill's site in Dayton.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dayton, OH.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $38.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Dayton,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 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.