Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining, repairing, and adjusting rewinding, folding, conveying, and packaging machinery, as well as general factory equipment in a clean paper converting environment. You diagnose and resolve both mechanical and electrical issues, perform preventative maintenance, and ensure production equipment operates safely and efficiently with minimal downtime.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings to diagnose and resolve equipment issues accurately.
• Test fuses and reset electrical overloads on motors to restore proper operation.
• Differentiate between electrical and mechanical problems and select appropriate repair methods.
• Remove, replace, and reinstall electrical motors, including wiring motors for correct rotation.
• Repair or replace shafts, gearboxes, belts, chains, sprockets, idler rollers, gears, guards, brakes, clutches, and bearings of all types.
• Service and maintain air and hydraulic cylinders, pumps, and related hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Apply basic knowledge of overhead hoists to perform inspections, adjustments, and minor repairs.
• Perform welding using one or more methods such as arc, MIG, TIG, or flame cutting to repair or fabricate components.
• Carry out preventative maintenance on rewinding, folding, conveying, and packaging machinery to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot mechanical problems with little or no supervision and provide timely solutions.
• Use personal tools to perform maintenance and repair tasks efficiently and safely.
• Support maintenance of general factory equipment to ensure reliable and continuous operation.
• Collaborate with production and maintenance teams to prioritize repairs and minimize impact on operations.
• Follow safety procedures and best practices while working with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

Essential Skills

• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in both electrical and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in testing fuses and resetting electrical overloads on motors.
• Experience removing, replacing, and wiring electrical motors for correct rotation.
• Hands-on experience repairing and replacing shafts, gearboxes, belts, chains, sprockets, idler rollers, gears, guards, brakes, clutches, and bearings.
• Working knowledge of air and hydraulic cylinders, pumps, and related hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Basic knowledge of overhead hoists and their maintenance requirements.
• Welding experience with at least one method: arc, MIG, TIG, or flame cutting.
• Ability to perform preventative maintenance on industrial machinery, including rewinding, folding, conveying, and packaging equipment.
• Capability to troubleshoot mechanical problems independently with minimal supervision.
• Ownership and effective use of personal tools for maintenance work.
• High school diploma.
• Technical degree and/or demonstrated, related equivalent industrial maintenance experience.
• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a paper converting or manufacturing environment.
• Background in maintaining conveyor systems and other material handling equipment.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance programs and documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production setting.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to equipment reliability and safety.
• Good communication skills to coordinate with production and maintenance teams.
• Adaptability to learn specific machinery and processes used in paper converting operations.

Why Work Here?

You join a fast-paced, rapidly growing manufacturing organization that offers the stability of a privately held corporation and the excitement of expanding markets across North America and worldwide. The company produces towel, tissue, and spill control products distributed in more than 40 countries, providing exposure to a dynamic, international business. You benefit from a structured schedule, opportunities to work with modern production equipment, and the chance to grow your skills in industrial maintenance within a supportive, performance-driven culture.

Work Environment

You work in a clean paper converting facility with a focus on safety, reliability, and efficient production. The environment is non-union and fast paced, supporting a rapidly growing manufacturing operation. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with initial training conducted from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You spend your time on and around rewinding, folding, conveying, and packaging machinery, as well as general factory equipment, using your own tools and working with electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and conveyor systems. The facility emphasizes cleanliness and organized work areas to support effective maintenance and smooth operations.

This is a Permanent position based out of Cudahy, WI.

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

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.

401k Health/Dental/Vision HSA/FSA Accounts Life and Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program 3 weeks of vacation prorated 10 paid holidays

This is a fully onsite position in Cudahy,WI.

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.