Maintenance Mechanic

2nd Shift Industrial Maintenance Mechanic in New Holland, PA

Job Description

This role ensures the smooth flow of product through a food processing plant by keeping production, packaging, material handling, and mechanical equipment operating reliably. You perform preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot and repair electrical and pneumatic controls, and help upgrade older machines to modern standards. You work closely with production teams, follow standard work methods, and practice safe work habits to maintain an efficient and safe operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and unscheduled repairs to equipment during production to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and repair production, packaging, and material handling equipment to keep operations running smoothly.
• Support machine setups and changeovers to meet production requirements.
• Respond promptly to production trouble calls and resolve equipment issues.
• Use testing equipment and diagnostic skills to determine the root cause of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic problems.
• Instruct production operators on proper machine use to prevent equipment or system damage.
• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on production, packaging, material handling, and mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical and pneumatic controls to restore equipment to proper operation.
• Troubleshoot automation, mechanical, servo, and utility equipment issues and implement improvements where possible.
• Fabricate and modify older machines to updated versions to improve reliability and performance.
• Repair facility elements such as floors, walls, and doors as needed.
• Clean and organize the maintenance shop area to maintain a safe and efficient workspace.
• Participate actively in continuous improvement processes to enhance equipment reliability and plant performance.
• Follow standard work methods and adhere to safe work habits and industrial safety procedures, including lockout-tagout.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of experience in an industrial maintenance environment.
• Experience performing preventive and predictive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Industrial maintenance skills including mechanical troubleshooting and machine repair.
• Ability to troubleshoot and work with AC/DC systems and 3-phase motors.
• Hands-on experience with pneumatics and hydraulics in an industrial setting.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, simple drawings, and schematics.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical and pneumatic controls.
• Ability to use a wide variety of tools and precision measuring instruments safely and effectively.
• Basic shop mathematics and ability to apply handbook formulas to maintenance tasks.
• Basic office computer operation for maintenance-related documentation and inventory tasks.
• Knowledge and practical use of lockout-tagout procedures and industrial safety practices.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English to follow instructions, safety procedures, and documentation.
• Availability to work 2nd shift (3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday) with overtime on Saturdays and occasional Sundays.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a food processing or dairy production environment is beneficial.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) systems is preferred.
• Experience with inventory control related to maintenance parts and supplies.
• Ability to set up, re-tool, and operate complex machinery as needed.
• Comfort working in a team-oriented environment and collaborating with production staff.
• Willingness to participate in continuous improvement initiatives and suggest process or equipment enhancements.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable food production facility that values safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Once hired on, you can access health benefits and a 401(k) plan to support your long-term well-being and financial security. The environment encourages collaboration, skill development, and the opportunity to work with a variety of equipment and technologies.

Work Environment

This role is based in a food processing plant that maintains cold temperatures to keep products at safe, low temperatures and prevent spoilage. You work primarily on 2nd shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with regular overtime opportunities on Saturdays and occasional overtime on Sundays. The facility maintains a clean working environment consistent with food production standards. You work around production, packaging, material handling, and mechanical equipment, using a variety of hand tools, precision measuring instruments, and testing equipment. The position requires adherence to industrial safety practices, including lockout-tagout procedures, and collaboration in a team-focused maintenance shop.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Holland, PA.

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in New Holland,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 12, 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.