Maintenance Mechanic @ Aerotek

Job Title: Maintenance MechanicJob DescriptionThe Maintenance Mechanic supports safe and reliable plant operations by installing, repairing, and maintaining production equipment and facility systems. This role performs a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and fabrication tasks, follows preventative maintenance schedules, and helps ensure equipment runs efficiently to support continuous production. The position also contributes to safety initiatives and may assist in training entry-level maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the installation of new equipment, ensuring proper setup, alignment, and safe operation.
• Support the Maintenance Supervisor and other personnel on special fabrication and construction projects, including mechanical and structural work.
• Follow and execute the preventative maintenance schedule to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Train Level 1 Maintenance personnel when working above level 1 maintenance, sharing knowledge of equipment, procedures, and safety practices.
• Perform machine repair and installation tasks such as replacing motors, rebuilding gearboxes, running threaded piping, running welded piping, overhauling pumps, and replacing packing shaft seals on cookers and pumps.
• Perform welding and cutting operations, including the use of cutting torches, to repair and fabricate parts and equipment.
• Conduct daily greasing and oiling of plant equipment to ensure proper lubrication and smooth operation.
• Diagnose equipment issues and replace parts with little or no direction, using troubleshooting skills to identify root causes.
• Diagnose and repair control circuits and perform variable frequency drive (VFD) installation and related electrical work.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area at all times to promote safety and efficiency.
• Use assigned personal protective equipment and required safety equipment consistently and correctly.
• Remain familiar with and observe all company safety rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Attend regularly scheduled safety meetings and, when requested, serve on the Safety Committee to support continuous safety improvement.
• Perform equipment maintenance tasks including inspection, adjustment, and minor repairs as needed.
• Operate a forklift safely when required to move materials, parts, and equipment around the facility.
• Apply good math skills to measure, calculate, and verify dimensions, tolerances, and material quantities.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to perform maintenance and repair work on motors and other equipment.
• Respond to maintenance calls, including "on call" support as needed, to address urgent equipment issues.
• Collaborate with production and other departments to schedule repairs and minimize disruption to operations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support maintenance, reliability, and safe plant operations.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience in welding, including proficiency in MIG and Stick welding as well as vertical and overhead welds.
• Hands-on experience in preventive maintenance and equipment maintenance in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in electrical work, including diagnosing and repairing control circuits, electrical wiring, and VFD installation.
• General mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and repair problems with motors and other equipment.
• Basic knowledge of general maintenance practices and equipment operations.
• Experience in operating a forklift safely in a plant or warehouse environment.
• Ability to frequently push, pull, move, or lift up to 100 pounds as part of regular job duties.
• Ability to frequently walk, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch throughout the shift.
• Ability to regularly reach with hands and arms to work on equipment in various positions.
• Good math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Availability to work rotating 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend scheduled and to be available on call as needed.
• Ability to work effectively in a dirty, dusty, and smelly environment associated with processing baked good scraps into animal feed.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and wearing required personal protective equipment at all times.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Vocational school training in maintenance, mechanics, welding, or a related field is preferred.
• Approximately 2 years of experience working with similar equipment in an industrial or manufacturing setting is preferred.
• Class A CDL is a plus.
• Experience troubleshooting equipment and control systems is highly beneficial.
• Experience with fabrication, including cutting, fitting, and assembling metal components, is an asset.
• Proficiency in control power electric and related troubleshooting is preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret basic technical instructions, work orders, and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to wear uniforms and follow company guidelines for dress and personal protective equipment.

Why Work Here? Employees benefit from a supportive culture that values safety, reliability, and teamwork, with medical, dental, and vision benefits beginning after 60 days. The company provides a steel-toe boot voucher of $200 every six months at a designated store, five floating holidays for added flexibility, and uniforms with lockers, along with a weekly uniform cleaning service. All necessary PPE such as hard hat, high-visibility vest, safety glasses, ear plugs, and gloves is supplied, as well as tools to use on site. This environment offers stability, hands-on work, and the opportunity to grow technical skills while being well-equipped and supported.

Work EnvironmentThe work environment is a busy industrial facility that processes baked good scraps into chicken feed. The plant is not temperature controlled and can be dirty, dusty, and smelly due to the nature of the materials handled. Team members must wear steel-toe boots (not sneakers), long work pants, and an appropriate work shirt at all times. Personal protective equipment, including hard hat, high-visibility vest, safety glasses, ear plugs, and gloves, is provided and must be worn whenever on the production floor. The role involves frequent physical activity such as walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, crouching, and lifting up to 100 pounds.

There are multiple shift options: openings on a MondayFriday schedule from 06:00 AM to 02:30 PM (open to less experienced candidates), and first and second shift openings where second shift requires prior experience. Some roles involve rotating 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend scheduled, and on-call availability may be required. Work is performed around mechanical and electrical equipment, using welding tools, cutting torches, forklifts, and standard maintenance tools in a fast-paced production environment.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Honey Brook, PA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $56160.00 - $58240.00/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.-medical, dental, vision,

-steel toe boot voucher

-floating holidays

-PTO accrual

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Honey Brook,PA.

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.