Job Summary

We are seeking a Maintenance & Automation Technician for a direct hire opportunity in Cidra, PR. This role supports a manufacturing environment by executing continuous improvement projects, troubleshooting production line issues, and performing maintenance activities that help keep operations running safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards.

The Maintenance & Automation Technician is a key part of the maintenance and automation team, working closely with production technicians and operational leaders to support line startups, improve equipment performance, and identify solutions that reduce downtime. This is a strong opportunity for a hands-on technician who enjoys problem-solving, teamwork, and contributing to a clean, safe, and high-performing manufacturing environment.

This position offers stability, opportunities to participate in improvement projects, and the chance to work with a supportive team focused on operational excellence, food safety, environmental responsibility, and workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

- Execute assigned continuous improvement projects within maintenance and automation areas.
- Support production technicians during production line startup, maintenance, troubleshooting, and equipment operation.
- Perform root cause analysis and resolve equipment or process failures during production.
- Complete predictive, corrective, and preventive maintenance according to the established work plan.
- Use designated programs and tools to troubleshoot issues in manufacturing areas.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area while following quality, food safety, environmental, health, and safety standards.

Compensation and Benefits

- Direct hire opportunity.
- Annual salary: $36,400.
- Location: Cidra, PR.
- Overtime and rotating shifts may be required.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.