**Job Title: Industrial Mechanic** **Job Description** As an Industrial Mechanic, you will troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a variety of production equipment including motors, conveyor systems, PLC programs, blow mold machines, injection mold machines, material handling equipment, AC/DC drives, lighting systems, and blending/mixing systems. You will also optimize equipment efficiency, reduce downtime, and ensure quality and safety. **Responsibilities** + Troubleshoot and repair production equipment to optimize efficiency, downtime, quality, and safety. + Read blueprints and technical manuals. + Perform equipment and mold changes, and set-ups. + Repair, replace, and adjust electrical or mechanical parts in machines and equipment. + Conduct preventive maintenance and repair on hydraulic equipment, electrical and mechanical components, blow mold machines, and conveyor systems. + Install new equipment and overhaul machines when necessary. + Respond to maintenance issues from operators, packers, quality assurance, and plant supervision. + Train, instruct, and mentor new hires or lower-level maintenance staff. + Handle pneumatics, hydraulics, motors, sensors, bearings, air pressure equipment, drives, valves, AC/DC, cylinders, pumps, various shafts, and other secondary equipment. **Essential Skills** + Experience in maintenance mechanics, electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, welding, machining, hydraulics, pneumatics, repair, fabrication, and preventive/corrective maintenance. + Proficiency in industrial maintenance and repair. + Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals. + Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills. + Experience with 3-phase motors and maintenance repair. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. + Can withstand manufacturing working conditions. + Proficiency in MS Office preferred. + Knowledge of 5S preferred. + 2-year degree or 3 years of industrial maintenance experience. **Why Work Here?** We offer an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid vacation. You will be part of a world-class leader in the manufacturing of industrial containers, with opportunities for growth and development. We value a diverse and inclusive work environment and provide state-of-the-art facilities for our employees. **Work Environment** The position is in a manufacturing environment with three available shifts: 1st shift (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM), 2nd shift (2:00 PM – 10:30 PM), and 3rd shift (10:00 PM – 6:30 AM). **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Branchburg, New Jersey. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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 Branchburg,NJ. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on May 10, 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.