Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Repair Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Repair Maintenance Mechanic for a 1st shift position. This hybrid role primarily involves maintaining machinery, with occasional facilities work as needed. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical aptitude and experience working with industrial manufacturing machinery such as Press Brakes and Punch Presses.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, and production machines.
• Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot malfunctions.
• Identify problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for issues, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.
• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, and hand and power tools, and examining form and texture of parts.
• Determine changes in dimensional requirements of parts by inspecting used parts and using measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
• Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.
• Fabricate repair parts using machine shop instrumentation and equipment.
• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory levels, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt.
• Provide mechanical maintenance information by answering questions and requests.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Mechanical and electrical skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot machinery and equipment.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting, HMI, programming, controls, robotics, electrical systems, and automation systems.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs and industrial automation systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial manufacturing equipment knowledge, specifically conveyor mechanics.
• 1-3 years of experience in troubleshooting and servicing miscellaneous machinery and equipment.
• Proficiency in using various measuring tools such as calipers, squares, protractors, and measuring tapes.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment under tight time constraints while managing multiple priorities.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a work-life balance with no 'on call' requirements and benefit from comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance. Secure your future with a 401(k) retirement plan featuring a company match. Additional perks include paid vacation and Verizon discounts.

Work Environment

Work in a collaborative team of six on the 1st shift, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 am to 4 pm. Experience a fast-paced and dynamic production environment that values skill and efficiency.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Allentown, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $36.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Allentown,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 2025.

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.