Maintenance Mechanic - 1st Shift

Job Description:
Maintenance Technician
1st Shift Schedule
Manufacturing Environment
Pay Rate: $25 - $30/hour
Direct Placement Opportunity
Overtime Available
Responsibilities

• Dismantle, move, install, and repair machinery and mechanical equipment used in production and ancillary operations.
• Examine machinery and mechanical equipment to identify causes of malfunctions and determine appropriate repair or maintenance actions.
• Use hand tools, power tools, and testing instruments to diagnose issues and perform mechanical repairs and maintenance.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance on production equipment, conveyors, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics systems.
• Install new equipment and systems, ensuring proper setup, alignment, and integration into existing operations.
• Repair and maintain current equipment and systems to minimize downtime and support consistent production output.
• Ensure proper care, use, and maintenance of tools, equipment, and supplies to extend service life and maintain safety standards.
• Read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, memos, blueprints, and schematics to carry out maintenance tasks accurately.

Skills

• Maintenance Ability
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Hydraulics
• Pneumatics
• Hand Tools and Power Tools
• Motors and Gearboxes
• Preventative Maintenance

Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Reading, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Reading, PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Reading,PA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.