Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair a broad range of mechanical systems and equipment, including hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, power transmission systems, conveyors, cranes, and mobile equipment. This role involves working alone or alongside other maintenance technicians, providing assistance in operating functions as necessary. The position requires adaptability to varying environmental conditions and commitment to an 8-hour rotating shift schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, and power transmission systems.
• Operate and repair conveyors, cranes, and mobile equipment.
• Assist in operating functions as necessary.
• Work independently or collaboratively with other technicians.
• Perform duties across various plant areas with diverse environmental conditions.
• Commit to an 8-hour rotating shift schedule, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1 year manufacturing and/or industrial experience, including military service or equivalent education.
• Proficiency in hydraulic, pneumatic, lubrication, power transmission systems, welding, pipefitting, structural repair, and diesel mechanics.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair expertise.
• Experience in electrical maintenance, PLC troubleshooting, welding, and fabrication.
• Must pass a technical assessment prior to hiring.

Why Work Here?

Our company offers competitive pay rates with additional incentive pay and opportunities for pay increases following completion of internal training programs. Employees benefit from union membership after the probationary period, promoting a supportive work environment and access to union benefits.

Work Environment

The work environment varies across different plant locations, presenting conditions that may be hot, cold, dirty, greasy, wet, and noisy. The role requires working 8-hour rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Granite City, IL.

The pay range for this position is $71427.00 - $79747.00/yr.

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.

Union Benefits one probationary period and assessments completed, formal training though SWIC during probationary period

This is a fully onsite position in Granite City,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2026.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.