Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Job Description
As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for conducting scheduled inspections and maintenance activities to ensure equipment operates at peak performance. You will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on production and facility equipment, dismantle machines to replace defective parts, and maintain accurate maintenance records. Strict compliance with plant safety rules, OSHA guidelines, and internal regulations is essential to maintain a safe working environment.
Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled inspections and maintenance including lubricating parts, replacing filters, and checking fluid levels.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on production and facility equipment.
• Dismantle machines to access and replace defective parts using hoists, hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, log work orders, and track parts inventory.
• Strictly comply with all plant safety rules, OSHA guidelines, and internal regulations.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting skills.
• Experience as a maintenance technician in mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in electrical work and welding.
• Experience with heavy equipment and slitters.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic or technician in a manufacturing/heavy-industrial environment.
• Strong aptitude for reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, climb, and work in various physical positions and potentially varying temperatures.

Why Work Here?
We prioritize work/life balance and offer good benefits, including company-paid disability, a 401K match, and PTO based on years of experience.
Work Environment
The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor non-temperature-controlled areas.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Blytheville, AR.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $35.00/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 Blytheville,AR.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 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.