Maintenance Mechanic
Aerotek
Posted Friday, May 1, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005997961
Job Description
The Maintenance Mechanic will perform preventative and routine maintenance on equipment within a food manufacturing facility. This includes working on ovens, conveyors, mixers, and other production equipment. The role involves managing supplies and inventory, as well as coordinating with vendors for parts and equipment. Proficiency in electrical and pneumatic systems is essential.
Responsibilities
- Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment.
- Conduct routine maintenance on ovens, conveyors, mixers, and other production equipment.
- Maintain supplies and inventory, and coordinate with vendors for additional parts and equipment.
- Apply electrical systems knowledge to maintenance tasks.
- Utilize experience with pneumatic systems in maintenance procedures.
- 3-5 years of experience as a maintenance mechanic in a manufacturing setting.
- Proficiency in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Experience with preventive maintenance techniques.
- Skilled in PLC troubleshooting.
- Ability to use hand tools effectively.
- Experience with diesel and heavy equipment is advantageous.
This position operates within a food manufacturing facility. Working hours are from 4am to 12:30pm Monday through Friday, and 4pm to 2:30am Monday through Thursday. The role requires hands-on work with various equipment and systems.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Newburyport, MA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Newburyport,MA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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.
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