Industrial Mechanic

Join our team as an Industrial Mechanic, responsible for maintaining production equipment in an industrial baking plant. You will work with conveyor belt systems, heaters, ovens, mixers, rolling systems, and perform basic heating and cooling tasks. Additionally, you will fabricate replacement parts using bench top tools and welding equipment. You will follow a daily checklist for preventative tasks and address any emergency maintenance issues. Documentation is crucial as this is a food production facility, and you will use appropriate materials and supplies for machinery. You will assist operators during changeovers, with two changeovers per day, and perform a 'dry run' to troubleshoot issues before dough is added.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair production equipment in an industrial baking plant.
• Work with conveyor belt systems, heaters, ovens, mixers, and rolling systems.
• Fabricate replacement parts using basic bench top tools and welding equipment.
• Follow a daily checklist for preventative tasks and handle emergency maintenance.
• Document all activities as required in a food production facility.
• Use appropriate materials and supplies on machinery.
• Assist operators during changeovers, performing two changeovers per day.
• Conduct a 'dry run' to troubleshoot issues before dough is added.
• Complete a 5-6 month training period shadowing main maintenance technicians.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with knowledge of gears, conveyors, bearings, and bushings.
• Proficiency in electrical wiring and troubleshooting, including understanding wiring systems.
• Experience in operating, troubleshooting, and programming PLC input/output systems.
• Ability to perform metal fabrication tasks such as drilling, finishing, and welding.
• High attention to detail for completing logs and using food-grade materials.

• General mechanical knowledge of automated and production equipment.
• Automotive experience applicable.
• Understanding of VFDs installation and troubleshooting.
• Capability to troubleshoot shorts and surges.

Enjoy the best benefits in town with 100% medical coverage. We offer a supportive environment with a dedicated team of professionals and a comprehensive training program. Experience a strong company culture that values growth and development.

Work Environment

Work in a production environment that gets warm during summer. Collaborate with a team of 13 maintenance techs, including assistants and managers. Wear hair nets and beard guards due to food proximity. Some areas of the production floor can be loud. Dress in standardized uniforms with names and wear steel-toed, safety sole boots. The facility operates 24/7/365 with four different shifts. The available opening is on the night shift, with training on the day shift for a month.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fargo, ND.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $36.00/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 Fargo,ND.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.