Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic inspects, maintains, and repairs material handling equipment and facility systems, including electrical components and light building structures. This role ensures safe and reliable operation of equipment, supports preventive maintenance programs, and upholds corporate policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and safety standards in a climate-controlled environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect all electrical and power units in the facility on a regular basis to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Detect malfunctions and defects in electrical systems, vehicle engines, and material handling equipment, and perform effective repairs.
• Inspect and repair material handling equipment and perform minor building repairs as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of service cycles, preventive maintenance, and all maintenance activities performed.
• Ensure full compliance with corporate policies and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules while performing all work functions.
• Report damages, defects, and any issues related to electrical units, equipment, or building systems to the supervising authority in a timely manner.
• Place orders for spare and replacement parts and complete all required documentation for parts usage and inventory.
• Use and handle electrical repair and testing tools and equipment safely and appropriately.
• Perform light building maintenance tasks such as changing bulbs, painting, caulking, and similar repairs.
• Conduct daily inventory counts to ensure adequate stock of parts, tools, and supplies.
• Move equipment safely from one building to another using appropriate material handling methods and equipment, including forklifts and heavy equipment where applicable.
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and promptly report any noncompliance observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcing safety practices across the facility.
• Perform preventive maintenance tasks on industrial and heavy equipment according to established schedules.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues to identify root causes and implement effective solutions.
• Operate forklifts and other industrial equipment safely as needed to support maintenance and material handling activities.
• Complete all tasks efficiently, manage time effectively, and respond to assignments from supervisory personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support facility operations and maintenance.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience as a maintenance mechanic or maintenance technician working with industrial or heavy equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Hands-on experience inspecting and repairing material handling equipment.
• Ability to perform minor building repairs, including tasks such as changing bulbs, painting, and caulking.
• Knowledge of and adherence to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules.
• Ability to follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Proficiency in using electrical repair and testing tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on industrial and heavy equipment.
• Capability to conduct accurate daily inventory counts and maintain maintenance records.
• Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to complete assigned tasks efficiently.
• Attention to detail when reporting damages, defects, and maintenance issues to supervisors.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with material handling systems in an industrial or logistics environment.
• Experience in industrial maintenance involving hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems.
• Comfort working weekend shifts (5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Friday to Sunday or Saturday to Monday) with an associated shift differential.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices in a production or logistics setting.
• Ability to move and position equipment safely between buildings using appropriate tools and vehicles.
• Strong documentation skills for recording service cycles, maintenance activities, and parts usage.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing logistics-focused operation that offers clear room for professional growth and development in maintenance and operations. The organization promotes a safety-first culture, supports adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, and values employees who take initiative and contribute to continuous improvement. Weekend shift options with a shift differential provide opportunities for those seeking alternative schedules and additional earning potential within a stable, climate-controlled environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a climate-controlled facility that provides a clean, comfortable, and well-organized work setting. You will work around industrial and heavy equipment, including material handling systems and forklifts, while performing inspections, repairs, and preventive maintenance. The position primarily follows a weekend schedule, either Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a shift differential for weekend work. The environment emphasizes strict adherence to company safety rules, OSHA regulations, and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices, fostering a culture of safety, compliance, and teamwork.

This is a Permanent position based out of Wilkes-Barre, PA.

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $64000.00/yr.

Strong benefit package. Medical, Dental, and Vision.

This is a fully onsite position in Wilkes-Barre,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 26, 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.