Maintenance Technician - 2nd Shift

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician – 2nd Shift (Press Shop)

Job Description

This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing heavy-duty stamping, hydraulic, and mechanical presses in a busy press shop environment. You will perform preventative and predictive maintenance to minimize production downtime, support die and tooling operations, and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently in accordance with all safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems on high-tonnage stamping presses, press brakes, and coil feeders.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance tasks, including inspecting rams, adjusting gib clearances, checking fluid levels, and replacing worn seals, bearings, and other critical components.
• Support die and tooling operations by assisting with die setup, changeovers, and tooling repairs to maintain precise dimensional tolerances and consistent part quality.
• Conduct daily safety checks on emergency stops, light curtains, clutch-brake mechanisms, and related safety devices to ensure full compliance with OSHA and local safety regulations.
• Document all maintenance activities, including repairs performed, parts used, and equipment failures, in the site’s Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Collaborate with production and tooling teams to identify root causes of recurring equipment issues and recommend corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Monitor equipment performance and respond promptly to breakdowns to minimize production downtime and maintain schedule adherence.
• Use mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic diagnostic tools and techniques to systematically troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Assist with equipment overhauls, rebuilds, and upgrades while following strict safety procedures and lockout/tagout requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area and ensure tools, parts, and equipment are stored safely and properly.

Essential Skills

• 3–5+ years of hands-on mechanical maintenance experience in an industrial press shop or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of heavy industrial machinery, including stamping presses, press brakes, coil feeders, and related equipment.
• Proficiency with pneumatics, hydraulics, and power transmission components such as gears, bearings, shafts, and couplings.
• Ability to interpret complex mechanical blueprints, schematics, and equipment manuals for troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance on mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Demonstrated troubleshooting skills in press maintenance, including mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues.
• Capability to perform die repair and tool maintenance to support press operations.
• Basic welding skills for maintenance and repair tasks as needed.
• Physical ability to frequently stand, bend, climb, and lift or move parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and maintaining compliance with OSHA and local safety regulations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to log maintenance activities and track equipment history.
• preventive maintenance programs within a press shop or metal stamping environment.
• Familiarity with unionized manufacturing environments and collaborative team-based work cultures.
• Comfort working in a high-volume, heavy manufacturing setting with exposure to loud equipment.
• Attention to detail and strong documentation skills for recording maintenance work and parts usage.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive and stable total rewards package that supports both financial security and well-being. The company contributes a set hourly amount into a 401(k) plan for each union employee, helping you build long-term retirement savings. Health coverage is available through a major medical plan after 90 days, and the organization provides life insurance and short-term disability coverage at no cost. Additional voluntary benefits, including dental insurance and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), offer further flexibility and protection. Team members enjoy an annual boot allowance, 10 paid holidays plus 3 paid personal holidays, and opportunities to earn additional personal days, attendance bonuses, and discounts on health insurance premiums with perfect attendance. Vacation time increases with seniority, recognizing and rewarding long-term commitment. The facility is growing and investing in new space and equipment, providing a sense of stability, advancement, and pride in a supportive, friendly workplace.

Work Environment

The position is on 2nd shift in a metal stamping and tapping facility that has recently expanded by an additional 25,000 square feet to accommodate new machinery and warehousing space. The shop environment can be loud due to heavy industrial equipment, while specific areas, such as the tapping area, are kept notably clean and well maintained. You will work around high-tonnage presses, press brakes, coil feeders, and other heavy machinery, following strict safety practices at all times. The team culture is described as very friendly, fostering collaboration and mutual support among coworkers in a union environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

The pay range for this position is $30.48 - $30.48/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Cleveland,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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.