Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for setting up, repairing, rebuilding, and installing production equipment to ensure continuous production of all products. This role involves repairing malfunctioning production equipment such as fillers, conveyors, drives, coolers, and palletizing and boxing components. Additionally, the mechanic installs new equipment or replaces existing equipment as needed and sets up the production line for product changeovers. As the primary technical leader on the shift, the Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and reducing downtime due to equipment failure. The role also includes assisting with the training of operators to recognize and report potential equipment malfunctions and ensure knowledge of preventive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze mechanical and operational problems and initiate corrective action plans.

• Make necessary corrective repairs and running adjustments to maintain maximum production, safety, and quality.

• Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild equipment such as mechanical drives, pneumatics, pumps, valves, and conveyors.

• Lead planned maintenance and troubleshooting to reduce equipment downtime.

• Assist with operator training for recognizing and reporting equipment malfunctions.

• Ensure proper setup for product changeovers.

Essential Skills

• Experience troubleshooting, repairing, and rebuilding liquid packaging machinery including fillers, bucket elevators, ovens, and palletizers.

• Electrical troubleshooting of 480v electric systems, 3 phase motors, and PLCs.

• Experience with preventive maintenance on beverage filling packaging equipment.

• Proficiency in pneumatics and hydraulics.

• Welding skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a line mechanic in a high-speed production environment, preferably in food manufacturing or bottling.

• Ability to use machine shop equipment, hand tools, power tools, and test equipment.

• Ability to read mechanical diagrams.

• Knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic controls and components.

• Experience in pipe fitting, welding, and machining.

• Working knowledge of computers.

• Previous experience with Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or Lean Manufacturing is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Join a growing company in a recession-proof industry offering benefits from day one, including 5 sick days, 5 prorated PTO days in the first year, and 11 holidays. Enjoy an attendance bonus and be part of a supportive work environment.

Work Environment

Work on a 2-2-3 schedule from 6:30 am to 7:00 pm in a GMP-compliant food and beverage company. The work environment requires no jewelry, makeup, or long nails on the floor, with a casual attire policy.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dayton, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00/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 Dayton,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 4, 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):

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.