Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic performs both preventive and reactive maintenance on production equipment in a high-volume bakery plant. This role diagnoses equipment issues, completes corrective repairs, and supports safe, reliable, and efficient operation of machines such as wrappers, conveyors, packaging equipment, ovens, and overhead doors. The position requires strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, including PLC knowledge, to support continuous production in a food and beverage manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery, including wrappers, conveyors, packaging equipment, ovens, and overhead doors, to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.

• Diagnose mechanical and electrical breakdowns quickly and accurately, using troubleshooting methods to identify root causes.

• Perform corrective maintenance and repairs on production equipment, including replacing or adjusting components such as sprockets, pulleys, gears, and related mechanical parts.

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems, including 3-phase electrical circuits and related components, to restore equipment to safe operating condition.

• Use PLC troubleshooting skills to identify control issues, faults, or programming-related problems affecting machine performance.

• Support PLC programming changes or adjustments as needed to improve equipment reliability and performance, in collaboration with other maintenance or engineering personnel.

• Maintain and repair conveyor systems, ensuring proper alignment, tension, and operation of belts, chains, and drives.

• Work with pneumatic systems as needed to troubleshoot and repair actuators, valves, and related components on production machines.

• Document maintenance activities, including preventive tasks, repairs performed, and parts used, in accordance with plant procedures.

• Collaborate closely with production and other maintenance team members to prioritize work, minimize downtime, and support safe and efficient operations.

• Follow all plant safety procedures and lockout/tagout practices while performing maintenance and repair tasks.

• Identify opportunities for proactive maintenance and reliability improvements on production equipment and communicate recommendations to the team.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on experience performing preventive and reactive maintenance on production machinery.

• Strong mechanical skills with experience working on conveyors, sprockets, pulleys, gears, and related mechanical components.

• Experience in production machine maintenance within a food and beverage manufacturing environment.

• Ability to troubleshoot and repair both mechanical and electrical issues on production equipment.

• Practical knowledge of PLC troubleshooting to diagnose control and automation issues.

• Experience working with 3-phase electrical systems and related industrial wiring.

• Ability to perform maintenance repair tasks safely and efficiently in a production setting.

• Familiarity with pneumatic systems used in production machinery.

• Capability to work as a maintenance technician on both mechanical and electrical systems (mechanical-electrical skill set).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a production machine mechanic in a manufacturing environment.

• Background as a preventive maintenance mechanic with focus on production equipment reliability.

• Experience as an electrician or with electrical maintenance in an industrial setting.

• Exposure to PLC programming and making basic programming adjustments.

• Prior experience in a bakery or similar food production plant is beneficial.

• Comfort using tools and diagnostic equipment commonly used in mechanical and electrical maintenance.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable and well-established company that offers long-term security and opportunities for growth. The maintenance team operates as a tight-knit group that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and mutual support. The organization invests in your development and is willing to provide training in both mechanical and electrical aspects of maintenance, helping you expand your skills and advance your career as the company continues to grow.

Work Environment

This role is based in a production bakery plant within the food and beverage manufacturing industry. You will work around high-volume production equipment such as ovens, wrappers, conveyors, and packaging machinery in a fast-paced environment. The setting includes exposure to heat from ovens, moving mechanical parts, and typical industrial noise levels. Work may involve standing, walking, and performing hands-on maintenance tasks throughout the shift. The environment is production-focused, with a strong emphasis on safety, cleanliness, and reliable operation of equipment to support continuous manufacturing.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bohemia, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Bohemia,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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.