Aerotek
Job Title: Facilities Technician
Job Description
This role requires an experienced technician to maintain, calibrate, and repair instrumentation and equipment in a regulated environment, specializing in cold storage units and monitoring systems. The position combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair cold storage equipment, including ultra-low temperature freezers, refrigerators, and environmental chambers.
Install, calibrate, and replace temperature data loggers and monitoring instruments.
Document all maintenance activities and calibration data in the CMMS through detailed work orders.
Provide rapid response to critical temperature excursions and equipment failures.
Develop and update technical documentation, calibration procedures, and preventive maintenance SOPs.
Train, mentor, and supervise technicians and vendors.
Lead technical investigations and improvement initiatives as the subject matter expert.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Participate in mandatory on-call rotation for emergency after-hours support.
Work overtime or temporarily modify shift as needed.
Essential Skills
Experience with ultra-low temperature freezers (-80°C) and specialty laboratory refrigeration systems.
Knowledge of facility monitoring systems and building automation systems.
Experience with calibration software and computerized maintenance management systems.
Expertise in temperature sensors, data loggers, and wireless monitoring technologies.
Understanding of regulatory requirements for life sciences or pharmaceutical environments.
Experience leading technical teams or mentoring junior technicians.
Root cause analysis and problem-solving methodology experience.
Project management skills for equipment installation and decommissioning.
Ability to bend/stoop, squat repetitively during shift.
Ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis during shift.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
2-year Technical Associate's degree or certificate in process control instrumentation, electrical, or a mechanical trade.
5+ years as a field service technician in a GMP environment strongly preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of GMP documentation requirements and compliance standards.
Experience with cold chain equipment validation and temperature mapping.
Strong understanding of environmental monitoring systems for regulated environments.
Excellent troubleshooting and technical problem-solving abilities.
Superior communication skills for technical reporting and cross-functional collaboration.
Detail-oriented with exceptional documentation practices.
Ability to work independently and prioritize critical tasks effectively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Capability to read and interpret engineering documents and equipment schematics.
Physical ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs as required during shift.
Ability to walk extensively throughout the facility during shift.
Why Work Here?
Join a well-known company that offers a clean, temperature-controlled environment in Pleasant Prairie. Experience the stability and growth opportunities within a GMP-regulated setting.
Work Environment
The work environment is a GMP-regulated setting, with a 1st shift schedule from 6 am to 2 pm.
Job Type & Location
This is a one year contract position based out of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/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 Pleasant Prairie,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.
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.
Job Description
This role requires an experienced technician to maintain, calibrate, and repair instrumentation and equipment in a regulated environment, specializing in cold storage units and monitoring systems. The position combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities.
Responsibilities
Calibrate, troubleshoot, and repair cold storage equipment, including ultra-low temperature freezers, refrigerators, and environmental chambers.
Install, calibrate, and replace temperature data loggers and monitoring instruments.
Document all maintenance activities and calibration data in the CMMS through detailed work orders.
Provide rapid response to critical temperature excursions and equipment failures.
Develop and update technical documentation, calibration procedures, and preventive maintenance SOPs.
Train, mentor, and supervise technicians and vendors.
Lead technical investigations and improvement initiatives as the subject matter expert.
Work independently with minimal supervision.
Participate in mandatory on-call rotation for emergency after-hours support.
Work overtime or temporarily modify shift as needed.
Essential Skills
Experience with ultra-low temperature freezers (-80°C) and specialty laboratory refrigeration systems.
Knowledge of facility monitoring systems and building automation systems.
Experience with calibration software and computerized maintenance management systems.
Expertise in temperature sensors, data loggers, and wireless monitoring technologies.
Understanding of regulatory requirements for life sciences or pharmaceutical environments.
Experience leading technical teams or mentoring junior technicians.
Root cause analysis and problem-solving methodology experience.
Project management skills for equipment installation and decommissioning.
Ability to bend/stoop, squat repetitively during shift.
Ability to stretch/reach on a repetitive basis during shift.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
2-year Technical Associate's degree or certificate in process control instrumentation, electrical, or a mechanical trade.
5+ years as a field service technician in a GMP environment strongly preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of GMP documentation requirements and compliance standards.
Experience with cold chain equipment validation and temperature mapping.
Strong understanding of environmental monitoring systems for regulated environments.
Excellent troubleshooting and technical problem-solving abilities.
Superior communication skills for technical reporting and cross-functional collaboration.
Detail-oriented with exceptional documentation practices.
Ability to work independently and prioritize critical tasks effectively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.
Capability to read and interpret engineering documents and equipment schematics.
Physical ability to lift 50 pounds.
Ability to regularly climb extension ladders, roof ladders, stepladders, and stairs as required during shift.
Ability to walk extensively throughout the facility during shift.
Why Work Here?
Join a well-known company that offers a clean, temperature-controlled environment in Pleasant Prairie. Experience the stability and growth opportunities within a GMP-regulated setting.
Work Environment
The work environment is a GMP-regulated setting, with a 1st shift schedule from 6 am to 2 pm.
Job Type & Location
This is a one year contract position based out of Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $45.00/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 Pleasant Prairie,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 2025.
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.