Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Industrial Maintenance Mechanic performs routine and corrective maintenance on machinery, equipment, systems, buildings, and facilities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient production operations. This role focuses on preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical systems in a manufacturing environment, helping to minimize downtime and maintain optimal equipment performance.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled mechanical preventive maintenance on all production and facility equipment to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Inspect machinery and equipment regularly to identify potential issues and take corrective action before failures occur.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair mechanical equipment and systems to keep production running efficiently.
• Repair, replace, or rebuild mechanical components such as conveyors, gear boxes, bearings, and power transmission systems.
• Perform maintenance and repair work on industrial machinery, industrial ovens, and mobile equipment.
• Apply knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics to maintain and repair related systems and components.
• Read, interpret, and follow blueprints, sketches, and technical drawings, making accurate measurements and calculations to complete jobs correctly.
• Complete work orders, requisitions, inspection reports, and documentation related to time distribution and material usage.
• Perform clerical tasks as needed to maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment histories.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment such as mills and lathes to support fabrication and repair activities.
• Perform welding tasks when needed to support equipment repair and fabrication (welding is considered a plus).
• Follow machine safety practices, including proper guarding, hot work procedures, and lockout/tagout protocols.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and use appropriate personal protective equipment while working in the manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to prioritize tasks and coordinate repairs to minimize disruption.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 2–3 years of industrial maintenance experience for a B Mechanic or 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience for an A Mechanic.
• Hands-on experience performing maintenance on industrial machinery, industrial ovens, and mobile equipment.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve equipment issues efficiently.
• Proficiency in mechanical repair and maintenance, including preventive maintenance practices.
• Working knowledge of pneumatics and hydraulics systems and components.
• Experience with conveyors, gear boxes, bearings, and power transmission systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow blueprints, sketches, and technical drawings.
• Ability to accurately perform measurements and calculations required to complete mechanical tasks.
• Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office for documentation and record-keeping.
• Experience with machine safety, including guarding, hot work procedures, and lockout/tagout.
• Ability to complete work orders, inspection reports, and other maintenance documentation in a timely and accurate manner.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a culture that is actively supported and enhanced through regular appreciation initiatives and shared meals. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include 401(k) retirement options, retirement plans, paid time off, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, an employee assistance program, employee discounts, flexible spending accounts, and tuition reimbursement. This environment values employee well-being, provides opportunities for growth and development, and promotes a sense of community and support.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing environment with a Monday through Friday schedule from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The facility is not climate controlled, and conditions can be hot or humid. Work areas may have wet, dusty, or uneven surfaces, and employees may be exposed to high noise levels, vibration, and fumes. Personal protective equipment is required, including steel-toe footwear, ear protection, eye protection, gloves, and head protection in designated areas. The environment is hands-on and physically active, requiring awareness of surroundings and adherence to safety protocols at all times.

This is a Permanent position based out of West Deptford, NJ.

The pay range for this position is $74880.00 - $74880.00/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.

Company has taken initiative to enhance culture 401k Dental Insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discount Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance PTO Retirement Plan Tuition Reimbursement Vision Insurance

This is a fully onsite position in West Deptford,NJ.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.