Maintenance Mechanic @ Aerotek

Job Title: Maintenance MechanicJob DescriptionThe Maintenance Mechanic ensures the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of production equipment and plant facilities. This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems while following preventative maintenance programs and safety procedures. The Maintenance Mechanic also maintains accurate maintenance records and supports overall plant operations through housekeeping and additional assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Inspect production equipment and plant facilities regularly to help ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform all maintenance mechanic duties in a safe manner, adhering to established safety procedures and guidelines.
• Respond promptly to equipment issues and perform immediate repairs to production machinery as required to minimize downtime.
• Implement and execute preventative maintenance schedules on all relevant equipment and systems.
• Accurately document maintenance work performed each day, including materials, parts used, and any associated Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain general cleanliness and orderliness of work areas, ensuring tools, equipment, and materials are stored properly.
• Use troubleshooting skills to diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic problems on production equipment.
• Read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and structural prints and schematics to guide maintenance and repair work.
• Fabricate steel components using a torch, welder, and associated tooling as needed for repairs or modifications.
• Operate power tools safely and effectively as part of maintenance and repair activities.
• Collaborate with supervisors and plant leadership to prioritize maintenance tasks and communicate equipment status.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by supervisory personnel to support efficient plant operations.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as an Industrial Mechanic in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Hands-on experience with maintenance and repair of production equipment in a manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of machine operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to implement and follow preventative maintenance programs, including familiarity with CMMS systems.
• Basic computer skills, including the use of MS Office applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot 24 VDC, 110 VAC, and 480/600 3-phase VAC electrical systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic systems used in industrial equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot pneumatic systems used in industrial equipment.
• Ability to fabricate steel using a torch, welder, and associated tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and structural prints and schematics.
• Ability to safely operate a variety of power tools used in maintenance work.
• Possession of a personal set of hand tools suitable for industrial maintenance work.
• Physical ability to stand, stoop, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform repetitive work with hands and arms above and below shoulder level.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working as a maintenance technician in a production or manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance best practices and documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with PLC troubleshooting in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and technical drawings related to mechanical and electrical systems.
• Understanding of safety practices and procedures in an industrial setting.
• Strong attention to detail in reporting maintenance activities and parts usage.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with supervisors and plant personnel.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a clean and organized work area.

Why Work Here? This opportunity offers the chance to work in a hands-on, technically challenging environment where your skills directly impact production reliability and safety. You will join a team that values attention to detail, continuous improvement, and clear communication. The role provides exposure to a wide range of industrial systems and tools, supporting your professional growth and development within a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Work EnvironmentThe work takes place in a manufacturing plant environment with active production equipment and industrial machinery. The role involves regular standing, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds, as well as performing repetitive tasks with hands and arms above and below shoulder level. You will work around mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, using power tools, welding equipment, and fabrication tools. The position requires maintaining clean and organized work areas and following all safety procedures while working in and around operating equipment and plant facilities.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Rittman, OH.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $63000.00/yr. 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.full benefits - med vision - dental - 401k

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Rittman,OH.

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

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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