Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic Job Description This role is essential in maintaining building operations and ensuring that facilities are safe and functional at all times. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment and systems during both factory runtime and downtime. Responsibilities Diagnose and troubleshoot equipment and systems during factory runtime and downtime, making necessary adjustments based on evaluations. Respond to unplanned work orders to quickly and safely bring equipment back to production. Ensure timely completion and detailed documentation of unplanned work orders, including observed problems, actions taken, and any necessary follow-ups. Inspect equipment for wear, metal fatigue, and damage, and perform necessary rebuilds and fabrications. Drive a 'Continuous Improvement' culture by continuously reducing faults. Perform preventive maintenance on equipment and systems. Maintain standard operating conditions of equipment throughout the facility, and repair or replace failed components. Follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMPs). Troubleshoot programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and read blueprints and PLC ladder logic. Utilize PC skills for planning and closing work orders. Essential Skills Proficiency in troubleshooting, maintenance, pneumatics, and preventive maintenance. Ability to repair and maintain packaging lines and electrical systems. Capability to troubleshoot processing and packaging equipment and work with electrical motors and PLCs. Experience with PLC troubleshooting, reading blueprints, schematics, and understanding mechanical and hydraulic systems. Additional Skills & Qualifications Minimum of five years' experience in repairing and troubleshooting production equipment. 2-5 years' experience as a maintenance mechanic in an industrial facility. Knowledge of electrical systems using 480-volt 3-phase and 240-volt to 24-volt single-phase systems. Experience with variable frequency drives and welding. Bilingual ability to communicate in Spanish is a plus. Physical ability to perform tasks without restrictions, including lifting up to 50 pounds. Why Work Here? Join a growing company that values its employees through appreciation events and offers free snacks. There are ample opportunities for growth within the organization. Work Environment The role is within a food manufacturing facility that adheres to strict Good Manufacturing Practices. The work environment requires no jewelry or make-up to maintain product safety and quality standards. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Piscataway, New Jersey. Pay and Benefits The 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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Piscataway,NJ. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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.