Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a wide range of mechanical systems and industrial equipment in a plant environment. You will support safe and reliable operations by performing preventive and corrective maintenance on hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, power transmission systems, conveyors, cranes, and mobile equipment, while working independently or as part of a maintenance team on rotating shifts.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain mechanical equipment and systems.
• Work on hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and power transmission systems.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on:
  • Conveyors
  • Cranes
  • Gearboxes
  • Mobile equipment
• Identify mechanical problems and complete repairs efficiently.
• Support production operations when needed.
• Perform welding, fabrication, pipefitting, and structural repairs.
• Complete basic electrical repairs and PLC troubleshooting.
• Work safely at heights and in confined spaces.
• Document maintenance work and equipment repairs.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required PPE at all times.
• Work independently and as part of a maintenance team.
• Work rotating 8-hour shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

• Minimum 1 year of manufacturing or industrial maintenance experience (or equivalent education/military experience).
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience with:
  • Hydraulic systems
  • Pneumatic systems
  • Lubrication systems
  • Power transmission systems
• Experience maintaining conveyors, cranes, gearboxes, and mobile equipment.
• Welding and basic fabrication experience.
• Pipefitting and structural repair experience.
• Basic electrical maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience troubleshooting PLCs.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Ability to pass a Ramsey Test.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding industrial environment.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and on rotating shifts.

• Industrial or manufacturing maintenance technician experience.
• Diesel mechanic or heavy equipment maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs.
• Ability to read technical manuals, drawings, and equipment specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.

• Industrial plant setting.
• Exposure to hot, cold, wet, greasy, dirty, and noisy conditions.
• Regular use of PPE, including:
  • Hard hat
  • Safety glasses
  • Hearing protection
  • Protective clothing
  • Steel-toe/metatarsal boots
• Work may involve climbing, working at heights, and confined spaces.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Granite City, IL.

The pay range for this position is $71427.00 - $79747.00/yr.

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.

Union Benefits one probationary period and assessments completed, formal training though SWIC during probationary period

This is a fully onsite position in Granite City,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.