Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Job Description
This role combines multi-craft mechanical and electrical maintenance responsibilities to keep warehouse, labeling, and building equipment running safely and efficiently. You will install, troubleshoot, repair, and improve a wide range of machinery and electrical systems, including hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled equipment, while ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards on 2nd shift.
Responsibilities

• Assemble, install, maintain, repair, and overhaul warehouse, labeling department, and building machinery and equipment, including safety and process improvements.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable safety rules, OSHA regulations, and good manufacturing practices.
• Repair and install hydraulic systems, including pumps and flow systems.
• Perform maintenance wiring and install motors, switches, switch panels, fuse boxes, lighting, and power circuits.
• Inspect motors, switches, junction boxes, switch panels, circuit breakers, transformers, fuse panels, lighting, heating, and power circuits to identify and correct issues.
• Perform preventative maintenance and running repairs to minimize downtime and extend equipment life.
• Install, connect, adjust, and calibrate electrical gauges and recording instruments.
• Perform and strictly follow lockout/tagout procedures during maintenance activities.
• Maintain open communication with supervisors and coworkers regarding equipment status, changes, and issues encountered while on task.
• Keep the work area clean, neat, and orderly to support safety and efficiency.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse during maintenance activities.
• Conduct all operations in a manner that promotes a strong safety culture.
• Work on electrical maintenance and capital projects as directed, completing them in a timely and efficient manner to meet budget and schedule requirements.
• Support annual requirements for electronic controls related to seamer performance and thermal processing calibration.
• Coordinate with supervision and management to maintain appropriate inventory of electrical parts and supplies.
• Provide input to management and supervision on plant electrical maintenance needs for both short-term and long-term applications.
• Identify training and development needs to ensure electrical staff maintain a thorough knowledge of electricity, circuitry, power distribution, applicable building codes, and PLC troubleshooting.
• Continuously develop your own skills and assist in developing electrical staff in programming, applications, and operation of PLC systems.
• Support the electrical and PLC knowledge level of maintenance crews across all departments.
• Troubleshoot electrical panels, variable frequency drives (VFDs), power sources, and control panels, including re-wiring as needed.
• Log into PLC programs to assist with troubleshooting and fault diagnosis.
• Use appropriate hand tools, power tools, and test equipment to perform maintenance safely and effectively.

Essential Skills

• 5-7+ years of multi-craft maintenance mechanic experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Solid state circuitry and devices, including high-voltage DC rectifier and control circuits.
• Hands-on experience working with 480V three-phase power systems.
• Proficiency in mechanical, electrical, and general maintenance for manufacturing environments.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance and general mechanical repairs.
• Proficiency using test equipment such as multimeters, clamp-on ammeters, and ohmmeters.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, circuit diagrams, and ladder logic diagrams.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot equipment controlled by PC-based controllers and various mechanical sequencers.
• Experience troubleshooting electrical panels, VFDs, and power sources, including re-wiring.
• Ability to understand and read electrical schematics for troubleshooting and repair.
• Practical experience with hydraulics and pneumatics in an industrial setting.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and electrical troubleshooting in a production environment.
• Ability to log into PLC programs to support troubleshooting activities.
• Ability to use hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Successful completion of a Multi-Craft Aptitude Test (mechanical and electrical) or ability to pass it as a condition of employment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Manufacturing maintenance experience, including apprenticeship or equivalent on-the-job training.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Experience in a unionized industrial or distribution environment is beneficial.
• Strong troubleshooting mindset with the ability to diagnose complex mechanical and electrical issues.
• Comfort working on both short-term repairs and long-term improvement projects.
• Willingness to mentor and support other maintenance and electrical staff in developing technical skills.
• Ability to work independently on 2nd shift while maintaining strong communication with supervisors and team members.

Why Work Here?
You will join a stable, unionized facility in a well-established, industry-leading canned goods operation that manages a significant portion of national distribution. The site is investing in brand-new production lines and aims to become a premier facility, creating strong long-term growth and advancement opportunities. The organization promotes from within, offering clear paths into leadership roles as the operation continues to expand. You receive annual merit increases based on negotiated agreements, along with provided personal protective equipment and allowances for safety shoes and safety glasses. This is an opportunity to build a long-term career in a modernizing facility with strong job security, ongoing investment, and a culture that values safety, skill development, and internal advancement.
Work Environment
This role is based in a large distribution and production facility with a strong focus on safety and compliance. The position currently operates on 2nd shift, typically 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with approximately 10 hours of overtime. The facility is transitioning to a 24/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., following a repeating 28-day rotation that provides every other weekend off and alternates between 36 hours one week and 48 hours the next. The schedule offers balanced exposure across days of the week and predictable time off. You will work around industrial equipment, electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and PLC-controlled machinery, using standard hand tools, power tools, and electrical test equipment. The environment emphasizes strict adherence to OSHA standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and good manufacturing practices. Required attire includes safety glasses, a helmet, steel-toe footwear, and hearing protection, with a casual base of shorts and a T-shirt, complemented by a high-visibility vest or bright outerwear. Personal protective equipment is provided, and allowances are available for safety shoes and glasses, supporting a safety-first culture on every shift.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lindenwood, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $34.98/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 Lindenwood,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 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.

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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.

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