Maintenance Mechanic
Aerotek
**Description**
Our client recycles all types of ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal. We are looking to bring on 1 lead maintenance mechanic and 3 maintenance mechanics to perform repairs on their very large scrap shredder machine. Mechanics will come in after the production shift ends at 4 and will perform maintenance on the Shredder machine. Techs will go through their daily maintenance checklist. Will perform maintenance on conveyor tracks, rollers, air systems, gear boxes. Lost of cleaning will clean pipes, chisel out parts stuck in shredder, lots of shoveling. This job will be outside year round must be comfortable working through the seasonal elements. May operate forklifts, skid steers, and perform basic welding tasks.
Night shift Schedule: 5:00pm - 3:00am Mon-Fri
Pay: $30-$34
-Industrial Maintenance Experience: Proven experience in mechanical repair and maintenance, preferably in a heavy industrial or recycling environment
-Millwright Skills: Strong mechanical aptitude with experience in installing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery
-Heavy Equipment Operation: Proficient in operating forklifts, skid steers, and other heavy equipment
-Welding & Fabrication: Basic welding skills (MIG, stick) and ability to perform minor fabrication tasks
-Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting, shoveling, and working in confined spaces
-Outdoor Readiness: Comfortable working outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions
-Safety Focused: Strong commitment to safety procedures and protocols
-Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with maintenance and operations teams
-Problem Solving: Capable of diagnosing mechanical issues and implementing effective solutions
-Leadership (Lead Mechanic only): Experience leading maintenance teams, assigning tasks, and ensuring work quality and safety compliance
**Skills**
Troubleshooting, Mechanical, Repair, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Preventive maintenance, Heavy equipment, Diesel, Welding, heavy equipment operation, Maintenance technician, Fabrication, Maintenance repair, construction, gearboxes
**Top Skills Details**
Troubleshooting,Mechanical,Repair,Hydraulics,Pneumatics,Preventive maintenance, Heavy equipment, Diesel, Welding, heavy equipment operation
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
Experience using a front-end loader, excavator, forklift, skid steer or scrap handler in an Industrial/Outdoor Work Environment
Ability to work standing or walking for up to 12 hours per day
Ability to walk up several flights of stairs and work at heights above one-story
Knowledge of heavy-equipment operating principles
Ability to operate equipment under varying working conditions
Stable work history
Flexible to work off hours, weekends, and holidays: including overtime and six days a week as required by production as well as in varying indoor/outdoor industrial working conditions
Able to complete job tasks safely and effectively without constant supervision
**Experience Level**
Intermediate
**Workplace Type**
This is a fully onsite position in Salt Lake City, UT.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/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 Salt Lake City,UT.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 29, 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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