Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
15 hours ago
Maintenance Mechanic

We are seeking for an industrial maintenance technician for a large metal recycling plant in Salt Lake City.

The maintenance mechanic will perform repairs on large scrap shredder machinery including conveyor tracks, rollers, air systems, gear boxes, etc. Will also perform other tasks to keep machinery running such as clean pipes, chisel out parts stuck in shredder, lots of shoveling.

This is an outdoor position and the maintenance mechanic will spend the majority of their shift working outdoors and must be comfortable working through the seasonal elements.

The maintenance mechanic will operate forklifts, skid steers, and perform basic welding tasks.

SHIFT: Night shift Schedule: 5:00pm - 3:00am

PAY: : $21 ($21 is the base pay plus incentive bonus 50-70% weekly bonus, which will be the equivalent of $30-34/hour)

QUALIFICATIONS:

-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

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

Candidate must be willing to submit to a drug and ba ckground screening.

For more information call Renee Flores at AEROTEK, my contact information is below.

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 27, 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.

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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.

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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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