Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Food manufacturer in New Holland, PA is looking for a 2nd shift Maintenance Mechanic. Work on a well tenured maintenance team with great leadership. Virtual interviews available within 24 hours of applying!

2nd shift: 3pm - 11:30pm Mon - Fri (expect 8-10 hours of OT per week)

Pay Range: $25-32/hr

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs to equipment during production to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and repair production, packaging, and material handling equipment to keep operations running smoothly.
• Support machine setups and changeovers to meet production requirements.
• Respond promptly to production trouble calls and resolve equipment issues.
• Use testing equipment and diagnostic skills to determine the root cause of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic problems.
• Instruct production operators on proper machine use to prevent equipment or system damage.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production, packaging, material handling, and mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and pneumatic controls to restore equipment to proper operation.
• Troubleshoot automation, mechanical, servo, and utility equipment issues and implement improvements where possible.
• Fabricate and modify older machines to updated versions to improve reliability and performance.
• Repair facility elements such as floors, walls, and doors as needed.
• Clean and organize the maintenance shop area to maintain a safe and efficient workspace.
• Participate actively in continuous improvement processes to enhance equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Follow standard work methods and adhere to safe work habits and industrial safety procedures, including lockout-tagout.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a food processing or dairy production environment is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems is preferred but not required.
• Experience with inventory control related to maintenance parts and supplies.
• Ability to set up, re-tool, and operate complex machinery as needed.
• Comfort working in a team-oriented environment and collaborating with production staff.
• Willingness to participate in continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process or equipment enhancements.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable food production facility that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Once hired on, you can access health benefits and a 401(k) plan to support your long-term well-being and financial security. The environment encourages collaboration, skill development, and the opportunity to work with a variety of equipment and technologies.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food processing plant. You work primarily on 2nd shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with regular overtime opportunities on Saturdays and occasional overtime on Sundays. The facility maintains a clean working environment consistent with food production standards. You work around production, packaging, material handling, and mechanical equipment, using a variety of hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and testing equipment. The position requires adherence to industrial safety practices, including lockout-tagout procedures, and collaboration in a team-focused maintenance shop.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Holland, PA.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in New Holland,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

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.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.