Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic performs a wide range of mechanical services on industrial equipment to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient facility operations. This role focuses on preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance, requiring strong skills in precision alignment, welding, blueprint reading, mathematics, and mechanical troubleshooting. You will work daily with hand and power tools, support continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborate closely with peers and leadership in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventative, predictive, and reactive industrial maintenance across the facility to minimize downtime and maintain safe operations.

• Perform mechanical services on equipment, including repair, adjustment, and replacement of components as needed.

• Operate and maintain standard maintenance tools such as power tools, hand grinders, saws, drill presses, hydraulic pullers, and other electric and precision tools.

• Carry out welding tasks as part of equipment repair, modification, and fabrication activities.

• Utilize maintenance trades and components including electrical systems, welding, pipefitting, fabrication, gearbox and bearing maintenance, lubrication, pumps and piping systems, mechanical maintenance, and hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

• Modify or build equipment by reading and comprehending electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and operation manuals.

• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on production and facility equipment, including PLC-related and electrical troubleshooting as needed.

• Perform preventive maintenance activities, including inspections, adjustments, lubrication, and replacement of parts, to extend equipment life and improve reliability.

• Document completed work, findings, and equipment conditions using maintenance computer software and other recordkeeping tools.

• Use maintenance technology tools associated with preventative and predictive maintenance programs.

• Interact regularly with peers and management to support continuous improvement of facility operations and foster a teamwork-focused environment.

• Safely operate forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts to access equipment and move materials as required.

• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working with mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

• Contribute to troubleshooting efforts for complex maintenance repair issues and support root cause analysis for recurring problems.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial maintenance.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience as a maintenance mechanic or maintenance technician in an industrial setting.

• Proficient in preventative, predictive, and reactive maintenance practices.

• Ability to perform precision alignment on mechanical equipment.

• Demonstrated welding skills for repair and fabrication work.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical and mechanical schematics, and operation manuals.

• Solid understanding of hydraulics and pneumatic systems and their application in industrial equipment.

• Experience with electrical troubleshooting on industrial machinery.

• Proficient in using a variety of hand tools and power tools, including grinders, saws, drill presses, and hydraulic pullers.

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems, including gearboxes, bearings, pumps, and piping systems.

• Basic mathematics skills applied to measurements, alignments, and mechanical calculations.

• Comfort working with maintenance computer software to document work orders and maintenance activities.

• High school diploma or GED.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance is preferred but not required.

• Experience with PLC troubleshooting in an industrial environment.

• Knowledge of lubrication practices and their impact on equipment performance.

• Ability to operate forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts safely and efficiently.

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with peers and management and support a team-oriented environment.

• Detail-oriented approach to documenting maintenance work and equipment conditions.

• Commitment to continuous improvement and willingness to learn new maintenance technologies and methods.

Why Work Here?

You join a team-focused environment that values collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth. The schedule offers predictable daytime hours with no weekend work, supporting a strong work-life balance. You gain exposure to a wide range of industrial systems and technologies, providing opportunities to expand your technical skills and advance your career in maintenance. The culture emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork, allowing you to contribute meaningfully to facility performance while working alongside experienced professionals.

Work Environment

This role is fully onsite in an industrial facility environment, working directly on production and plant equipment. You will regularly use hand and power tools, precision maintenance tools, and maintenance technology software while working around mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. The position follows a set schedule from Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with no weekend shifts, providing consistent hours. Work is performed in and around machinery, equipment, and material-handling devices such as forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts, requiring adherence to all safety protocols and use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $32.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

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.