Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician Job Description
We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to work in a valve shop environment. The role involves repairing, servicing, and installing mechanical valves and systems both in the field and within the shop. The technician will primarily be local (75% of the time), participating in safety trainings, cleaning the shop, and collaborating with others to repair and service valves in demanding hot and dirty environments.
Responsibilities

• Repair, service, and install mechanical valves and systems in the field.
• Participate in safety trainings and maintain cleanliness in the shop.
• Collaborate with team members to repair and service valves.
• Utilize hand and power tools, tape measures, and pneumatics for assembly and repair tasks.
• Work with blueprints when available to guide installations and repairs.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• Experience with hand tools and power tools.
• Knowledge of pneumatics and installation techniques.
• Ability to accurately use tape measures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical systems such as brakes and rotors.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting blueprints.

Why Work Here?
Employees enjoy 10 paid holidays and an additional floating holiday. The company offers a 50% match up to 8% on retirement contributions and provides all necessary tools for the job.
Work Environment
The work environment primarily consists of a shop setting with occasional fieldwork as needed. Conditions can be hot and dirty, requiring adaptability and resilience.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chattanooga, TN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr.
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.
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 Chattanooga,TN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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):
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