Maintenance Mechanic
Aerotek
**Job Description: Maintenance Mechanic**
We are looking to hire 2nd shift maintenance mechanics. These candidates must demonstrate full proficiency in maintenance and mechanical activities to ensure that all equipment is operating effectively and efficiently. Perform general maintenance, preventative maintenance, over-hauls, modification, fabrication, and/or mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and repair. Work with a limited degree of supervision, with oversight focused on complex and/or new assignments. This is a permanent position with lots of room to grow!
**Responsibilities**
+ Perform maintenance and/or repairs (planned, unplanned, emergency) on production, processing, and packaging equipment as well as utility-related equipment or systems, following all safety procedures.
+ Perform preventative maintenance; perform routine inspections of equipment for assessment of reliability and performance.
+ Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, electrical schematics, service manuals, and work orders to perform required maintenance and service.
+ Support the installation of new equipment.
+ Assist operators with training or troubleshooting to minimize equipment downtime.
+ Complete work orders in a timely manner, while maintaining high-quality standards.
+ Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in performing duties.
+ Ensure all repairs are documented. Complete all paperwork clearly, legibly, and accurately with required information. Document all required information in accordance with standard operations procedures.
**Essential Skills**
+ Troubleshooting
+ Maintenance technician
+ Electrical
+ Hydraulics
+ Pneumatics
+ Industrial or manufacturing experience
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Have own tools
+ Work one day every weekend
+ High school diploma or equivalent
+ Graduation from trade school or technical school preferred in areas such as electrical, programmable controls (PLC/HMI), mechanical, welding/fabrication, refrigeration, plumbing, etc.
+ 2 to 4 years of maintenance, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC or related experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
+ Knowledge of charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, and wiring diagrams
+ Ability to inspect equipment, recognize potential problems, and take appropriate corrective action to prevent component failures or equipment downtime
+ Ability to use a variety of maintenance tools, hand and power tools, electric meters, and material handling equipment in a safe manner
+ Ability to perform maintenance activities/repairs independently and assist on more complicated repairs
+ Ability to present options and ideas to current processes or procedures
+ Basic computer skills
+ Must be able to read, write, and speak English
**Why Work Here?**
Join a company dedicated to providing a supportive and collaborative work environment. Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and career advancement. We value work-life balance and strive to create a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 New Britain,CT.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 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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