Maintenance Mechanic
Job Description
🕒 Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Weekend Overtime Available
📋 Job Overview
We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to support the maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of production equipment. This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
'05; Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance on packaging machinery
- Set up and complete machine changeovers
- Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical equipment
- Maintain electrical control systems, wiring, and lighting
- Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical diagrams
- Inspect and troubleshoot transformers, circuit breakers, and electrical components
- Use diagnostic tools to identify and resolve equipment issues
- Support continuous improvement and equipment reliability efforts
🎯 Qualifications
- 2+ years of maintenance mechanic experience preferred
- Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical documentation
- Experience using diagnostic equipment, amp meters, voltmeters, and ohmmeters
- Proficiency with electrical hand tools and power tools
- Experience with PLCs and HMIs is a plus
- Familiarity with SOPs, GMPs, and safety procedures is a plus
🌟 What We Offer
- Health benefits
- 401(k) plan
- PTO, vacation, and holiday pay
- Opportunities for advancement into leadership roles
- Hands-on leadership exposure and team development opportunities
📩 Apply today and we will call you with next steps!
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elmwood Park, NJ.
Pay and BenefitsThe 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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Elmwood Park,NJ.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Aug 20, 2026.
About AerotekAerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
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.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
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 meet 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 in solving 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.
