Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will perform daily preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment, install new equipment, and troubleshoot issues with plant machinery. This role involves working in a dynamic environment where you will collaborate with operators and management to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily preventive maintenance and repairs on all equipment.

• Install new equipment and determine necessary parts for repairs.

• Communicate effectively with operators and management regarding daily needs.

• Fill out reports on problems or parts ordering.

• Operate band saws, drill presses, grinders, and other shop tools properly.

• Keep work area clean and organized.

• Troubleshoot issues with plant machinery.

• Repair molds and follow appropriate setup procedures.

• Replace or repair bearings and related parts.

• Make minor wiring repairs.

• Create fabrications from drawings.

• Make repairs in precarious, high locations, and enclosed areas.

• Perform welding in various positions, locations, and with various joint types.

• Replace equipment parts with proper instructions and tools.

• Start or jog equipment to perform maintenance tasks.

• Order minor parts as needed.

• Collaborate with operators and supervisors to resolve machinery problems.

• Perform all maintenance on equipment and tools within specified safety requirements.

• Attend safety meetings and abide by all safety rules set forth by the company and governmental regulatory agencies.

• Ensure that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.

• Maintain regular attendance.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting

• Maintenance technician skills

• Mechanical repair

• Hydraulics

• Preventive maintenance

• Conveyors

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Meridian, ID.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Meridian,ID.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 17, 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.

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.