Maintenance Mechanic

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic

East Chicago IN

$30-35 per hour



Job Description

As an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for mechanical troubleshooting, repairs, and performing preventive maintenance on various equipment including conveyors, pumps, mixers, and cranes. You will engage in welding and fabrication tasks, read and interpret blueprints, and utilize cutting torch and plasma cutter. A strong understanding of mechanical and technical fundamentals is essential.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and perform preventive maintenance on conveyors, centrifugal pumps, diaphragm pumps, mixers, overhead cranes, and lighting systems.
• Conduct welding and fabrication tasks.
• Read and interpret blueprints accurately.
• Utilize cutting torch and plasma cutter effectively.
• Understand mechanical fundamentals such as mechanics, lubrication, and maintenance documents.
• Perform mechanical power transmission repairs including replacing belts, bearings, chains, shafts, sprockets, and gearboxes.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic systems and apply basic hydraulic principles.
• Apply pneumatic principles in pneumatic systems including compressors, air treatment, and control valves.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical maintenance and repairs.
• Experience in wiring and electronics.
• Proficiency in preventive maintenance.
• Mechanical troubleshooting skills, particularly with gearboxes, hydraulics, and pumps.
• Expertise in welding and fabrication.
• Millwright skills including mechanical, hydraulics, welding, and blueprint reading.
• Experience with motor/pump alignment and installation of welded, threaded, and PVC piping.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that offers opportunities for advancement and is strategically located near corporate headquarters in Chicago. Be part of a dynamic team where you can contribute to innovative manufacturing practices.

Work Environment

Uniforms will be provided. The team consists of 14 maintenance employees, 4 electricians, and 10 millwrights. The facility hosts 140 employees. Enjoy onsite kitchen facilities with limited local food options. The position follows an 8-week shift rotation after training on 1st shift for 2-3 months, will work 6 weeks on 1st shift, 1 week on 2nd shift, and 1 week on 3rd shift then start over again.

This is a Permanent position based out of East Chicago, IN.

The pay range for this position is $63107.20 - $69118.40/yr.

Employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, Company pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period. Additionally, employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

This is a fully onsite position in East Chicago,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026.

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.