Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Mechanic to support the troubleshooting, repair, installation, and preventive maintenance of mechanical equipment within a large industrial manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for maintaining pumps, fans, conveyors, rotating equipment, drive systems, and process equipment to support safe and reliable plant operations.

This position is part of a union workforce with a seniority-based shift bidding process every six months. Candidates must be open to working all shifts.

Top 3 Required Skills

To be considered, candidates must have hands-on experience in all three of the following areas:

Rotating Equipment & Pump Maintenance

Troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining industrial pumps, fans, gearboxes, motors, and rotating equipment.

Experience with centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, and fluid transfer systems.

Understanding of flow rates, system performance, and equipment reliability.

Precision Alignment & Mechanical Troubleshooting

Performing shaft alignments using dial indicators and/or laser alignment tools.

Diagnosing vibration, bearing, coupling, seal, and equipment failures.

Troubleshooting mechanical systems to determine root cause and perform corrective repairs.

Industrial Maintenance & Equipment Repair

Executing preventive and corrective maintenance in an industrial manufacturing environment.

Working from work orders, maintenance procedures, and equipment documentation.

Repairing conveyors, pumps, fans, drive systems, process equipment, and mechanical components.

Candidates without industrial mechanical maintenance experience will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical equipment throughout the facility to minimize production downtime.
• Execute daily work orders, preventive maintenance tasks, and emergency repairs.
• Inspect, repair, and rebuild pumps, fans, gearboxes, drive systems, and rotating equipment.
• Perform precision shaft alignments using dial indicators and laser alignment equipment.
• Troubleshoot failed equipment and identify root causes of mechanical failures.
• Replace bearings, seals, couplings, belts, chains, and other mechanical components.
• Work with centrifugal pumps, positive displacement pumps, and process transfer equipment.
• Support crane operations, rigging activities, and equipment installations.
• Assist with pipefitting, mechanical assembly, and equipment modifications.
• Read and interpret equipment drawings, schematics, and maintenance procedures.
• Complete work orders and maintenance documentation accurately and safely.
• Follow all plant safety, environmental, and operational procedures.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of industrial maintenance mechanic experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing pumps, fans, motors, gearboxes, and rotating equipment.
• Experience performing shaft alignments using dial indicators or laser alignment tools.
• Ability to diagnose mechanical failures and perform corrective repairs.
• Experience utilizing hand tools, power tools, precision measuring instruments, and maintenance equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience working in manufacturing, power generation, refinery, chemical, food processing, mining, oil & gas, or similar industrial environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Goulds, Durco, Moyno, or similar industrial pumps.
• Experience operating overhead cranes and rigging equipment.
• Welding experience (Stick and/or MIG).
• Pipefitting experience.
• Experience working around boilers, compressed air systems, and process equipment.
• Military experience involving power generation, utilities, or industrial mechanical systems.

Training & Development

• Structured onboarding and hands-on training program.
• New hires will work alongside experienced mechanics during the first several months.
• Progress is evaluated through 30-, 60-, and 90-day reviews.
• Ongoing training opportunities including mechanical seals, shaft alignment, crane operation, and site-specific maintenance procedures.
• Most maintenance work is completed in team environments alongside other mechanics.

Schedule & Shift Requirements

• Initial training schedule consists of four 10-hour shifts, Monday through Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Training period is approximately six months.
• Following training, shift assignments are determined through a union seniority-based bid process.
• Candidates must be willing and able to work all shifts, including days, afternoons, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.
• Future shift assignments may change based on operational needs and union shift bidding.

Work Environment

• Industrial manufacturing facility supporting production and research operations 24/7.
• Work may be performed throughout multiple plant areas including fermentation, distillation, recovery operations, utilities, boiler systems, and compressed air facilities.
• Exposure to noise, heat, rotating equipment, confined spaces, and outdoor conditions.
• Work at elevations up to 60 feet may be required.
• Frequent walking, climbing, lifting, bending, and standing.
• Team-oriented environment with a strong safety culture and low employee turnover.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive union wage of $40.69 per hour
• Consistent year-round work and long-term job stability
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Pension program
• Two weeks paid vacation upon permanent hire
• Increased vacation accrual based on tenure
• Annual wage progression
• Strong union representation
• Career growth and ongoing training opportunities
• Employee recognition programs and performance incentives
• Strong safety culture with employee involvement in workplace safety initiatives
• Positive team environment with high employee retention

If you have experience troubleshooting industrial mechanical equipment, performing precision alignments, repairing pumps and rotating equipment, and are open to working a flexible shift schedule in a union manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.

This is a Permanent position based out of SAN DIEGO, CA.

The pay range for this position is $84635.20 - $84635.20/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.

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This is a fully onsite position in SAN DIEGO,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 9, 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.