Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic performs preventive and corrective maintenance on production and facility equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. This role focuses on inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and upgrading mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems while maintaining strict compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance inspections, calibrations, and service on machines, pumps, motors, HVAC units, facility pumps, and production equipment.

• Clean, disassemble, inspect, repair, and reinstall machine components, ensuring all moving parts are properly lubricated.

• Identify, document, and report damaged, worn, or malfunctioning parts and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

• Conduct minor electrical troubleshooting and installations, including outlets, switches, and lighting fixtures.

• Perform plumbing tasks such as working with copper piping, threading, soldering, ProPress connections, fixture repair, and installation.

• Use a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to enter, track, and close work orders, update equipment records, and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.

• Ensure compliance with FDA, SQF, OSHA, and internal safety procedures while maintaining a clean and organized work area.

• Accurately complete maintenance documentation, logbooks, and required forms in a timely manner.

• Support overall facility upkeep, including responding to fire and burglar system alerts and coordinating work with outside contractors as needed.

• Assist with equipment upgrades, new equipment installations, and utility connections to support production and facility improvements.

• Follow all safety rules, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and contribute actively to an accident‑free work environment.

• Operate scissor lifts, forklifts, and floor‑cleaning equipment safely as required for maintenance tasks.

• Perform additional maintenance tasks and special projects as assigned, including work in tight or confined spaces when necessary.

• Collaborate closely with maintenance, production, and cross‑functional teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Essential Skills

• At least 5 years of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.

• Vocational or technical training in mechanical, electrical, or plumbing trades.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands‑on experience repairing pumps, mixers, motors, and related equipment.

• Minimum of 2 years working within a structured preventive maintenance program.

• Demonstrated experience performing minor electrical work, including troubleshooting and installing outlets, switches, and lighting.

• Proficiency in plumbing tasks, including copper pipe work, threading, soldering, and use of ProPress systems.

• Ability to perform welding tasks, including MIG, TIG, and stick welding, to fabricate metal components and support repair and preventive maintenance work.

• Experience maintaining and servicing HVAC systems and related components.

• Advanced troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills for production and facility equipment.

• Ability to document work accurately and consistently using a CMMS and basic computer applications.

• Strong time‑management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure.

• Proficiency with hand and power tools commonly used in industrial maintenance.

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks such as climbing, bending, and working in various positions.

• Ability to operate scissor lifts, forklifts, and floor‑cleaning equipment safely.

• Willingness and ability to work overtime and occasionally perform tasks in tight or confined spaces.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills for working effectively with maintenance, production, and cross‑functional teams.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement practices.

• Familiarity with FDA, SQF, and OSHA requirements in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience supporting fire and burglar alarm systems and coordinating with external contractors.

• Exposure to equipment upgrades, installations, and utility connections in an industrial setting.

• Comfort working in environments with moderate to loud noise levels and near moving mechanical parts.

• Ability to maintain detailed maintenance records, logbooks, and documentation with a high level of accuracy.

• Strong commitment to safety, housekeeping, and maintaining an organized work environment.

Why Work Here?

You join a team that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement in every aspect of its operations. The organization promotes a collaborative culture where maintenance and production work closely together to solve problems and improve equipment performance. You benefit from steady, full‑time hours with regular opportunities for overtime, allowing you to grow your skills while contributing to a stable, well‑run facility. The company supports professional development through exposure to diverse equipment, systems, and technologies, helping you expand your expertise in industrial maintenance.

Work Environment

This role follows a first‑shift schedule, typically from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with an expectation of approximately eight hours of overtime per week. Overtime may occur before or after the regular shift or in 4–8 hour blocks on Saturdays, depending on operational needs. You work in a manufacturing environment that includes moving mechanical parts and occasionally precarious locations, with a noise level that ranges from moderate to loud. Some tasks may involve exposure to electrical components and a corresponding risk of electrical shock, with safety procedures and equipment in place to minimize hazards. You regularly use hand and power tools, as well as equipment such as scissor lifts, forklifts, and floor‑cleaning machines. The role is physically demanding and may require lifting up to 50 pounds and working in tight or confined spaces at times. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $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 Carteret,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.