Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

This role serves as a maintenance tech on the first shift in a high-volume production facility. You will focus primarily on mechanical troubleshooting and repair of production and packaging equipment, ensuring reliable operation and supporting capital projects as needed.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair a wide range of mechanical components used in production operations.
• Diagnose and repair mixers and related mixing equipment to maintain consistent production quality.
• Troubleshoot and repair motors, including identifying faults and performing necessary mechanical repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair gearboxes and hydraulic pumps to ensure reliable power transmission and fluid control.
• Troubleshoot palletizers, shrink wrappers, and other packaging equipment to minimize downtime.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic components and systems used throughout the facility.
• Perform primarily reactive maintenance, responding quickly to equipment issues as they arise.
• Work closely with the maintenance lead to determine priority tasks and allocate time effectively.
• Assist with capital expenditure (CapEx) projects when necessary, including installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Read, interpret, and apply information from blueprints, diagrams, and schematics to perform accurate repairs and modifications.
• Utilize personal tools and shop equipment to safely and efficiently perform mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to overall equipment reliability by applying sound mechanical practices and documenting work as required.

Essential Skills

• At least 7 years of industrial maintenance experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting skills, including pumps, motors, conveyors, and mixers.
• Hands-on experience with hydraulics, including troubleshooting and repair of hydraulic pumps and related components.
• Hands-on experience with pneumatics, including troubleshooting and repair of pneumatic components and systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot and understand programmable logic controllers (PLCs), including what they do and how they interact with equipment.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting blueprints, diagrams, and schematics for mechanical and related systems.
• Experience performing reactive maintenance in a fast-paced production environment.
• Ability to use and maintain personal hand tools and basic maintenance equipment required for the role.
• Competence in general mechanical repair practices, including safe use of tools and adherence to maintenance procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in a mixing or food manufacturing environment is beneficial.
• Experience with welding in a maintenance context is an advantage.
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance practices and routines.
• Experience working with packaging equipment such as palletizers and shrink wrappers.
• Comfort working with blueprints and schematics for pumps and other mechanical systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a maintenance lead and production teams.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a stable first-shift schedule and a consistent workweek, with the opportunity to work additional hours when available. Once hired on a permanent basis, team members enjoy strong benefits and the support of a production environment that values skilled trades professionals. The culture emphasizes safety, reliability, and collaboration, offering a place where experienced mechanics can apply their expertise, grow their skills, and contribute directly to keeping operations running smoothly.

Work Environment

This position operates on a first shift schedule, typically from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with an expected workload of approximately 40 to 50 hours per week. The role is based in a production facility that includes mixers, pumps, motors, conveyors, palletizers, shrink wrappers, and other packaging and processing equipment. The environment may have noticeable odors, including glue and paint, and requires strict adherence to safety rules, including a policy that does not allow personal electronics on the production floor. Team members must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including steel-toe footwear and any other required safety gear, and should be comfortable working in an industrial setting where mechanical troubleshooting and hands-on work occupy the majority of the day.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Bend, IN.

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/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 Contract to Hire position based out of South Bend, IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in South Bend,IN.

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.