General Mechanic
Aerotek
**Job Title: Entry Level Mechanic**
**Job Description**
The General Mechanic will support our full-time mechanics by ensuring equipment is in optimal working condition. This role involves fixing equipment as it breaks down and performing preventive maintenance tasks such as oiling equipment, turning wrenches, and preparing machinery for operation.
**Responsibilities**
+ Assist full-time mechanics with maintenance and repair tasks.
+ Perform preventive maintenance on equipment, including oiling and ensuring readiness for operation.
+ Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical systems, including pneumatic systems and precision alignment of conveyor belts and drive shafts.
+ Utilize knowledge of infrared thermography for predictive maintenance.
+ Ensure safety and compliance in all mechanical tasks.
**Essential Skills**
+ Mechanical aptitude with a basic understanding of mechanical systems.
+ Experience or knowledge in pneumatic systems and air power actuators.
+ Ability to perform precision alignment on conveyor belts, drive belts, and shaft alignments.
+ Proficiency in preventive and predictive maintenance techniques.
+ Strong troubleshooting skills.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Minimum of 1 year of experience in a mechanical role, or equivalent experience such as mechanical classes or farm equipment operation.
+ General mechanical skills and a mechanically inclined mindset.
+ Experience with farm hand type work is a plus.
**Work Environment**
The position operates on a day shift from 6 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Flexibility for shift changes may be required in the fall and winter seasons. The work environment involves using various mechanical tools and adhering to safety standards.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a team that values safety and continuous learning. Enjoy a supportive work environment that encourages skill development and offers flexibility in work shifts. Embrace the opportunity to work with diverse mechanical systems and advance your mechanical expertise.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.
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)
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Constantine,MI.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 2025.
**About Aerotek:**
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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.
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