Ready to work with your hands and build a long-term career in a high-powered industrial environment?
We’re hiring a Maintenance Mechanic to join a one-of-a-kind smelting facility—the only non-union smelter in the U.S.—where your skills will be rewarded with top-tier pay, benefits, and advancement opportunities.
What You’ll DoMaintain and repair hydraulic systems, gearboxes, conveyors, feeders, hammer mills, cranes, and moreTroubleshoot, dismantle, inspect, and reassemble industrial machineryPerform cutting, welding, brazing, and soldering on metal componentsOperate cranes, mobile equipment, and erect/disassemble scaffoldingRead and interpret blueprints, charts, and technical diagramsComplete maintenance reports and documentationWhat You BringProficiency in hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, and conveyor systemsExperience in heavy industrial environments (steel, aluminum, nuclear, etc.)Strong troubleshooting and mechanical repair skillsAbility to work swing shifts and overtime as neededWhy You’ll Love It HereDirect Hire – No contract work!Shift Pay: 9.58% swing shift differential – highest in the area!Career Growth: Test every 6 months to move up tech levels and earn raisesBonuses: Quarterly bonus up to 10% (avg. 4–6%) based on company performanceExtra Pay:6th consecutive workday = 1.75x pay7th consecutive workday = 2x payAttendance Rewards: Monthly raffle for $250Benefits from Day One401(k) with 6% matchFull medical, dental & vision$300 annual tool stipendFree onsite clinic for checkups and workday issuesCompany-provided uniforms, PPE, and prescription safety glassesFood trucks onsite daily
Vacation Time
Start with 80 hours (2 weeks)3 years: 152 hours (4 weeks)5 years: 175 hours (4.5 weeks)Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $81494.00/yr.
- 9.58% shift differential once they move onto swing shift (Approximately an extra 3/hr)
- They can test every 6 months to test into higher tech level and get pay increase
- Only non-union smelter facility in the U.S
- 401K matches 6%. Benefits start on Day 1 (Full medical, dental and vision coverage – very competitive benefits and multiple options. You can get full copy during interview)
- $300 tool stipend each year
- All uniforms and PPE are provide by company, including prescription safety glasses
- Free clinic onsite for check ups or any issues that happen during the day
- Quarterly bonus up to 10% of what they have made in total that quarter. This is based on company profitability. They currently are averaging 4-6% per quarter
o Quarter bonus is tied to attendance.
- HUGE on promoting from within. They have a ton of supervisors/managers who have been there for 30-40 years and nearing retirement. This is agreat opportunity for people coming in to train and develop themselves for those roles
- If you work 6 days in a row, on your 6th day you are paid x1.75. If you work 7 days in a row, your 7th day is double pay
- Perfect attendance raffle every month to win a $250 gift cart
- Food trucks onsite every day
- Vacation: Start out immediately at 80 hours. 3 years, 152 hours, 5 years - 175 hours, 10 years - 192 hours, 15 years - 208 hour
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Charleston,SC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.
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\n About Aerotek:\n\n
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.
\n \n \nAerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
\n \nThe 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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