Shop Equipment Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Shop Mechanic Technician

Job Description

The Shop Mechanic Technician is responsible for maintaining and repairing a wide range of equipment, primarily flooring equipment, including pumps, generators, air compressors, mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic equipment. This role involves diagnosing complex equipment problems while adhering to all safety protocols, ensuring that equipment is in good working order for rental customers without downtime.

Responsibilities

• Service and oversee major repairs of all types of equipment to ensure proper working condition when leaving the shop.
• Dismantle and reassemble/rebuild equipment and fabricate parts as required to meet shop and customer needs.
• Diagnose complex mechanical equipment problems and conduct preventive maintenance to avoid unnecessary repairs and downtime.
• Perform safety inspections on equipment and maintain a clean and safe shop work environment.
• Provide support to other mechanics engaged in equipment repairs or maintenance and assess the time and cost of repairs.
• Specialize in specific types of large equipment in large Profit Centers.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Essential Skills

• Experience with mechanical assembly and repair of equipment.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
• Ability to troubleshoot and perform electrical maintenance up to 480 volts.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, pumps, generators, and preventive maintenance.
• Mechanically inclined with an understanding of schematics and blueprints.
• At least one recent year of working on construction equipment such as excavators, backhoes, aerial lifts, trucks, generators, and pumps.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Military experience is a plus.
• Great attitude and reliability.
• Self-starter and open to learning/training.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic and supportive team where your skills and expertise are valued. Enjoy a work-life balance with day shift hours and take advantage of opportunities for learning and development.

Work Environment

Work in an indoor shop environment during 1st shift hours, with day hours only. This is a temporary position for six months.

This is a Contract position based out of New Orleans, LA.

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in New Orleans,LA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 9, 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.