Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic provides both emergency and scheduled repairs on production and packaging equipment in a large manufacturing environment. This role sets up machinery for scheduled production runs, performs mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs, and ensures equipment operates safely and efficiently. The Maintenance Mechanic reads and interprets equipment manuals and work orders, completes required documentation for all maintenance activities, and consistently follows OSHA safety and health rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform emergency and unscheduled repairs on production equipment during active production to minimize downtime.
• Carry out scheduled maintenance services and repairs on production equipment and machines in accordance with preventive maintenance plans.
• Prepare, set up, and adjust machinery for scheduled production runs to ensure optimal performance.
• Use sound mechanical skills to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on packaging and production equipment.
• Diagnose issues with production and packaging systems using appropriate tools, techniques, and technical documentation.
• Read and interpret equipment manuals, technical diagrams, and work orders to determine required maintenance and repair procedures.
• Document all tasks performed on work orders, preventive maintenance forms, work logs, and other required records accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery to reduce the likelihood of equipment failures and extend equipment life.
• Support continuous operation by responding promptly to equipment issues anywhere in the facility.
• Follow OSHA safety and health rules and adhere to all facility safety policies and procedures while performing maintenance work.
• Collaborate with production staff to coordinate maintenance activities around production schedules.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure tools and equipment are properly stored after use.

Essential Skills

• At least 2 years of experience working with food, beverage, or other comparable packaging and production equipment and machines.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience as a maintenance mechanic, maintenance technician, production mechanic, packaging mechanic, auto mechanic, diesel mechanic, aircraft mechanic, or in a similar role.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing mechanical systems on production and packaging equipment.
• Ability to perform basic electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting and repairs on industrial machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret equipment manuals, technical documentation, and work orders to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on production equipment to maintain reliability and performance.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to comply with OSHA safety and health rules and follow established safety procedures.
• Capability to work second shift (2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.) or third shift (10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.), including weekends.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Technical school training in mechanics, industrial maintenance, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Welding experience is strongly preferred and will be used in equipment repair and fabrication tasks.
• PLC experience is a plus and beneficial for troubleshooting automated equipment.
• Experience repairing production equipment in a food or beverage manufacturing environment is highly valued.
• Experience in preventative maintenance programs and documentation is advantageous.
• Comfort working with packaging equipment and high-volume production machinery.
• Ability to work overtime when needed to support production demands.

Why Work Here?

You join a manufacturing operation that invests in developing its maintenance team, offering training for mechanics with limited experience and providing a strong entry point into industrial manufacturing. You benefit from plenty of overtime opportunities for those who want to increase their earnings, along with a solid benefits package that supports long-term stability. The environment encourages learning, growth, and skill-building, making it an excellent place to build or advance a career in maintenance and production support.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of BALTIMORE, MD.

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $28.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in BALTIMORE,MD.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 2, 2026.

Aerotek® 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.