About this role
Equipment Mechanic - $24/Hour+ - 1st Shift
Build Your Maintenance Career With Us
We're looking for an Equipment Mechanic to join our maintenance team. In this role, you'll troubleshoot, repair, and maintain industrial equipment and facility systems while working with a variety of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on problem solving and wants to continue growing their maintenance skills.
What You'll Do
- Troubleshoot and repair industrial equipment and facility systems
- Perform preventative maintenance on conveyors, heavy equipment, and production machinery
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and HVAC issues
- Read blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings
- Use hand tools, power tools, and testing equipment to complete repairs
- Maintain electrical fixtures, switches, and power systems
- Document maintenance activities and completed repairs
- Work with operations and maintenance teams to keep equipment running safely and efficiently
What We're Looking For
- Maintenance experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems
- Experience reading blueprints and schematics
- Familiarity with hydraulic, pneumatic, conveyor, and facility equipment
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to safety
- Comfortable working in outdoor and industrial environments
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay with annual performance-based increases
- 401(k) with company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid life insurance and short-term disability
- Paid vacation, sick time, and 11 paid holidays
- Paid MSHA training
- Opportunities for advancement and long-term career growth
Work Environment
This is a 1st shift position in a primarily outdoor industrial environment. You'll work with heavy equipment, conveyors, facility systems, and maintenance tools while supporting safe and reliable operations. Overtime opportunities are available based on business needs.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shepherdsville, KY.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $24.00 - $30.00/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 27, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Shepherdsville,KY.
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.