Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to join our manufacturing operations team. This role is critical to maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable production equipment. The ideal candidate is a dependable, team-oriented professional with strong industrial maintenance, electrical, and mechanical troubleshooting experience who can step in and contribute immediately. This position requires hands-on expertise with production machinery, the ability to read blueprints and electrical schematics, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment by adhering to all safety procedures, policies, and regulations.

• Perform preventive maintenance on engines, motors, pneumatic tools, electric tools, and production machinery.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems to minimize downtime.

• Ensure optimal equipment performance by following diagrams, sketches, operation manuals, manufacturer instructions, and engineering specifications.

• Communicate scheduled preventative maintenance activities with production staff and monitor compliance.

• Track and manage equipment parts and supplies inventory, identifying and communicating future needs.

• Support additional maintenance or production areas as required.

• Notify supervisors of equipment defects, safety concerns, lockout/tagout conditions, or machines that are not safe to operate.

• Operate consistently within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and job safety analyses (JSAs).

• Follow written and verbal instructions accurately and efficiently.

• Conserve materials and resources to reduce waste.

• Adapt to changing priorities and operational demands.

• Participate in and support continuous safety improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience with electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic troubleshooting.

• Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, and tape measures.

• Experience with industrial maintenance tasks such as working with 3 phase motors, PLCs, and conducting root cause analysis.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Willingness and availability to work overtime when required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.

• 3+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing maintenance environment.

• Experience with machining equipment and welding, including MIG, TIG, and stick welding.

• Must pass an initial drug screen and be subject to random drug testing.

• Must wear steel or composite-toe safety footwear.

Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401k plan, paid time off, and vacation days. Our company is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging work environment that values teamwork and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing environment with exposure to varying temperatures, noise, and fumes. It is a fast-paced setting with moving machinery, sharp edges, and congested work areas. Physical requirements include pushing, pulling, kneeling, reaching overhead, grasping, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Roanoke, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 Roanoke,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 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.