**Job Title: Mechanic** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled mechanic to join our maintenance team. This role involves working primarily on the first shift, from 5:50 AM to 5:30 PM, with some flexibility regarding start and end times. The mechanic will be responsible for maintaining equipment and ensuring operational efficiency. **Responsibilities** + Perform maintenance tasks on diesel engines and heavy equipment. + Troubleshoot and repair mechanical issues with grain elevators and conveyor belts. + Conduct preventive maintenance and inspections to ensure equipment reliability. + Utilize schematics to identify and solve equipment problems. + Operate hand and power tools effectively to repair and maintain equipment. **Essential Skills** + Proficiency in diesel engine maintenance. + Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical and hydraulic systems. + Experience with preventive maintenance procedures. + Ability to read and interpret schematics. + Competency in using hand and power tools. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Knowledge of grain elevator and conveyor belt systems. + Experience with hydraulics and pneumatics. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic and supportive team where your skills will be valued and your contributions recognized. We offer opportunities for overtime, flexibility with working hours, and a chance to work on diverse and challenging projects. **Work Environment** The work environment involves operating during the first shift with a requirement to work 8 to 8.5 hours within the 5:50 AM to 5:30 PM time frame. This role may involve overtime. You will be working with diesel engines, heavy equipment, and a variety of hand and power tools. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Na, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $26.00/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 Cahokia Heights,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 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.