2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: 2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic
$28-32/hr
Job Description
The 2nd Shift Maintenance Mechanic performs mechanical and electrical repairs and preventive maintenance on food processing equipment, building utilities, and facility systems. This role also handles general facility maintenance tasks such as fixture repairs, snow removal, and sweeping to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations throughout the plant.
Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical and electrical repairs on food processing equipment to minimize downtime and maintain production efficiency.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on processing machinery, building utilities, and facility systems according to established schedules and procedures.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues using schematics, wiring diagrams, multimeters, and other diagnostic tools to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Work with high voltage electrical systems up to 480V safely and in accordance with applicable standards and procedures.
• Install, adjust, and repair mechanical components, pneumatic tools, and related equipment as needed.
• Support maintenance of HVAC systems, refrigeration equipment, plumbing, and wastewater management systems to ensure proper operation.
• Perform general facility maintenance, including fixture repairs, basic welding tasks, snow shoveling, and sweeping as required.
• Use multi-meters, voltage testers, and amperage testers to verify electrical integrity and ensure equipment is operating within proper parameters.
• Collaborate with production staff to respond to equipment issues quickly and effectively while maintaining a safe work environment.
• Work autonomously on assigned tasks, managing priorities and documenting work performed in a clear and accurate manner.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to read and use a multimeter for electrical diagnostics.
• Ability to work safely with high voltages up to 480V.
• Basic knowledge of HVAC systems and their operation.
• Ability to perform repairs, installations, and preventive maintenance on production equipment.
• Experience using multi-meters, voltage testers, and amperage testers in a maintenance setting.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred.
• Experience with wastewater management systems is beneficial.
• Basic plumbing skills for facility and equipment support.
• Welding experience for minor repairs and fabrication is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams.

Why Work Here?
You will join a small, close-knit team where collaboration and mutual support are highly valued. The facility operates with a lean structure, giving you the opportunity to have a meaningful impact and broad exposure to different systems and equipment. You receive direct support from leadership on both shifts, fostering an environment where your ideas and contributions are recognized. The scale of the operation encourages hands-on learning, cross-training, and a strong sense of ownership over the work you do.
Work Environment
This position works on 2nd shift from 6:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. in a very small food manufacturing facility with approximately 15 production employees per shift. The environment is focused on safe, sanitary operations, and appropriate personal protective equipment is required, including hair nets, beard nets, steel-toed shoes, and aprons. You will work around food processing equipment, refrigeration systems, HVAC units, and facility utilities, using tools such as multimeters, voltage testers, amperage testers, pneumatic tools, and welding equipment. The role involves both production-floor work and general facility maintenance tasks, requiring comfort in an active, hands-on setting.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Manchester, NH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $51160.00 - $67600.00/yr.
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.
Health insurance with HRA optionDental insuranceLife InsuranceVision InsuranceFitness ReimbursementPharmacy/Mail Order Pharmacy401(k) with immediate vestingFlexible Spending & Dependent Care AccountsTuition ReimbursementPaid VacationSick, and Holiday TimeDisability InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramVoluntary Benefit Options including Home & Auto Discounts and Legal Services
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Manchester,NH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 22, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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):
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