Maintenance Mechanic
Aerotek
Posted Monday, May 4, 2026
Posting ID: JP-006004504
Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Job Description
The Maintenance Mechanic will support Plant 4 by planning, laying out, performing, and overseeing a wide range of maintenance assignments, including machining, welding, electrical work, pipefitting, and general facility upkeep. This role installs, erects, assembles, levels, and aligns machinery and plant or office equipment, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation in a demanding manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Plan, lay out, perform, and oversee maintenance work assignments involving machining, welding, electrical work, pipefitting, and general maintenance tasks.
- Install, erect, assemble, level, and align all machinery, production equipment, and plant or office equipment as needed.
- Plan and execute jobs assigned by maintenance leadership, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
- Order and pick up parts required to complete maintenance and repair activities.
- Create sketches of repair parts or fabrication components to support machining and fabrication work.
- Operate shop equipment such as drill presses, lathes, grinders, belt sanders, mills, and other standard machine shop tools.
- Repair and maintain basic electrical components, including working with 480V and 3-phase motors.
- Calibrate scales and other production or plant equipment to ensure accurate and reliable operation.
- Repair and maintain material handling equipment (MHE), including forklifts and conveyor systems.
- Follow all maintenance manuals, service manuals, blueprints, sketches, and electrical schematics when performing work.
- Perform troubleshooting on both mechanical and electrical systems, providing well-rounded diagnostic and repair capabilities.
- Adhere to preventive maintenance schedules and document work performed to minimize equipment downtime.
- Support general facility maintenance, which may include tasks such as snow removal and grass mowing during downtime.
- Participate in required safety orientations and training, and strictly follow safety procedures when working with high voltage and in hazardous areas.
- Climb and work at heights as needed, including accessing silos up to approximately 70 feet.
- Collaborate with other maintenance and production team members to resolve equipment issues and improve reliability.
Essential Skills
- At least 3 years of experience as a mechanic or technician in an industrial facility.
- Strong mechanical maintenance skills, including troubleshooting and repair of industrial equipment.
- Hands-on experience with hydraulics and pneumatics.
- Experience working with conveyor belts and related material handling systems.
- Ability to perform forklift repairs and maintain other material handling equipment.
- Proficiency in operating shop equipment such as drill presses, lathes, grinders, belt sanders, and mills.
- Demonstrated ability to follow and adhere to preventive maintenance schedules.
- Experience working with 480V electrical systems and 3-phase motors.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, maintenance manuals, service manuals, and electrical schematics.
- Competence in basic electrical repair and maintenance.
- Ability to plan, lay out, and oversee work assignments across machining, welding, electrical, and general maintenance tasks.
- Solid troubleshooting skills across both mechanical and electrical systems.
- Comfort working in a dirty, dusty industrial environment and around carbon black.
- Ability and willingness to work at heights, including climbing silos.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in a Class 1, Division 1 manufacturing environment or other hazardous locations.
- Background in welding and fabrication, including making sketches of repair and fabrication parts.
- Familiarity with calibrating scales and industrial equipment.
- Experience working with higher voltage systems, with a strong focus on safety procedures.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also collaborating effectively with a team.
- Flexibility to work different shifts and participate in training on daylight hours during an initial probationary period.
Why Work Here?
This opportunity offers a structured path for growth through multiple job grades, allowing you to progress and increase your compensation based on hours worked and demonstrated skills. You will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a competitive 401(k) program with a strong company match, and a generous paid holiday schedule. Vacation time increases with tenure, supporting long-term work-life balance. A sign-on bonus and shift differentials for off-shifts further enhance the overall compensation package. The organization emphasizes safety, training, and skill development, providing a supportive environment where you can build a long-term, stable career in industrial maintenance.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Carlisle, PA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $78936.00 - $81016.00/yr.
There are multiple grades for the role and candidates can progress through work hours completed and pay will increase accordingly. They have an excellent benefit package to offer! -401k, will match dollar for dollar for 3% then match 50% for next 2% - Medical, dental and vision - 11 Holidays - After 1 year, you receive 2 weeks vacation, then continues accrue. $3000 Sign on Bonus Broken to tiers- I can provide Please see notes + Attachments of 2026 Holiday Schedule + benefit Guide
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Carlisle,PA.
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.
Contact Information
Recruiter: Justin Roach
Email: juroach@aerotek.com
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