About this role
Job Title: Maintenance MechanicJob DescriptionThe Maintenance Mechanic troubleshoots and repairs high-speed production equipment in a manufacturing environment, ensuring machinery operates safely, efficiently, and with minimal downtime. This role focuses on preventive and corrective maintenance, including calibration, mechanical and electrical repairs, and quality inspections to support continuous 24/7 operations.
Responsibilities
- Troubleshoot and repair high-speed production equipment to minimize downtime and maintain consistent output.
- Check and calibrate instruments regularly to ensure accuracy and reliable performance.
- Fit and install new parts and components on machinery as needed.
- Carry out detailed quality inspections on equipment and parts to identify wear, defects, or potential failures.
- Respond immediately to equipment and machinery breakdowns to restore operations quickly.
- Diagnose faults and either repair issues directly or arrange for replacement components to be installed.
- Perform scheduled checks on machinery and parts as part of a preventive maintenance program.
- Oil, clean, and service machinery and parts to extend equipment life and improve performance.
- Interpret and work from mechanical and electrical blueprints and schematics to support troubleshooting and repairs.
- Use PLC troubleshooting techniques to identify and resolve control system issues.
- Collaborate with a team of maintenance technicians and production staff to prioritize and complete maintenance tasks.
- Support safe work practices by ensuring equipment is maintained in a condition that promotes a safe working environment.
Essential Skills
- At least 2 years of experience in maintenance, mechanical, or electrical roles supporting industrial or production equipment.
- Strong mechanical aptitude, including experience working with gearboxes, motors, conveyors, and other mechanical components.
- Hands-on experience with 3-phase, 480V electrical systems in an industrial environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment.
- Experience performing preventive maintenance on machinery and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics for mechanical and electrical systems.
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting to diagnose control and automation issues.
- Knowledge of hydraulics and related systems used in industrial machinery.
- Capability to respond quickly and effectively to equipment breakdowns in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on safety, quality, and reliability.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience as a maintenance mechanic, mechanical technician, or industrial technician.
- Experience working with high-speed production lines, particularly in food or bakery environments.
- Comfort working with both mechanical and electrical systems, including motors, conveyors, and control panels.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a larger maintenance team.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, be on call, and support overtime as needed.
- Strong attention to detail when performing inspections, calibrations, and repairs.
Why Work Here? This opportunity offers fast upward mobility, with a structured progression through multiple levels of mechanics and pay increases at each level. You will join a highly stable team where supervisors have long tenures, reflecting a strong, supportive, and consistent work culture. The environment emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and long-term growth, providing a solid platform for building a lasting career in maintenance. Work EnvironmentYou will work in a bakery production facility operating 24 hours a day, requiring flexibility to work 12-hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The role involves a rotating or flexible schedule with significant overtime opportunities and the expectation to work any day of the week, including Saturdays and Sundays, as well as being on call when needed.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Baltimore, MD.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Baltimore,MD.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.