Maintenance Technician @ Aerotek

🔧 Maintenance Mechanic | 1st Shift | Monday-Friday

Be the person who keeps the operation moving.

If you're the type of mechanic who hears the machine isn't running right and immediately wants to figure out why, this could be the opportunity for you.We're looking for a hands-on Maintenance Mechanic to support a manufacturing facility producing high-end, custom stainless-steel handrail systems. You'll take ownership of troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, equipment repairs, and facility maintenance while helping keep production running safely and efficiently. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys solving mechanical problems, working independently, and wearing more than one hat in a manufacturing environment.

🛠 What You'll Be Doing

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair manufacturing equipment including saws, air compressors, and other mechanical systems
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance to reduce equipment failures and downtime
• Diagnose recurring equipment problems and recommend practical improvements
• Verify repairs and make sure equipment is operating safely before returning it to production
• Troubleshoot mechanical systems and components, including hydraulic equipment
• Utilize your basic electrical/electronic knowledge to assist with equipment troubleshooting
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and technical instructions
• Work directly with equipment manufacturers and service providers when additional troubleshooting assistance is needed
• Source replacement parts and communicate with vendors regarding pricing and availability
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, repair history, parts information, and technical documentation
• Communicate equipment condition, repair progress, and anticipated downtime
• Assist with fabrication and production work when maintenance needs are caught up

🎯 What We're Looking For

We're interested in someone who knows how to troubleshoot, not just replace parts. Key qualifications include:

• Hands-on industrial or manufacturing maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Approximately 5 years of manufacturing or maintenance experience preferred
• Experience with preventative maintenance
• Ability to read schematics, diagrams, blueprints, and equipment manuals
• Mechanical repair and fabrication abilities
• Basic electrical and electronic troubleshooting knowledge
• Experience with hydraulics is highly valuable
• Ability to independently diagnose problems and develop practical solutions
• Strong organization and documentation skills

Most importantly, we're looking for someone who is resourceful, mechanically inclined, and willing to dig into a problem until they understand what's going on.

Schedule

1st Shift: Monday-Friday6:00 AM 2:30 PMA consistent first-shift schedule means your evenings are yours.

💪 Physical Requirements

This is a hands-on maintenance position. Candidates should be comfortable:

• Frequently lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Lifting/carrying objects up to 100 lbs.
• Climbing ladders or scaffolding
• Standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Working around active manufacturing equipment while following required PPE and safety procedures

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This isn't a maintenance job where you're stuck doing PMs all day.You'll have the opportunity to troubleshoot equipment, solve problems, work with vendors, improve reliability, perform fabrication, and support production. Your technical ability will have a direct impact on keeping the facility productive and running safely.If you're looking for a long-term, first-shift maintenance opportunity where you can put your mechanical knowledge to work and continue expanding your skills, we'd like to talk with you.

🔧 Ready to put your troubleshooting skills to work?

Apply today to learn more about the Maintenance Mechanic opportunity. Job Title: Maintenance MechanicJob Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, PA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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)

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbia, PA.

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Columbia,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.