Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer

Beacon, NY $25-$32/hr 3-6 Month Contract Project 1st Shift | Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
Join a Hands-On Maintenance Team

We're seeking a mechanically inclined Maintenance Engineer to support a growing manufacturing operation on a project-based assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced maintenance professionals who enjoy troubleshooting machinery, solving mechanical problems, and keeping production equipment running safely and efficiently.
You'll work with a variety of industrial equipment including motors, gearboxes, bearings, rollers, belt-driven systems, and other production machinery while supporting preventative maintenance and equipment reliability initiatives.
Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair industrial production equipment
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize downtime
• Inspect machinery and identify wear before failures occur
• Diagnose mechanical issues involving motors, gearboxes, bearings, rollers, and related components
• Support basic electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting
• Read and interpret blueprints, equipment manuals, and technical diagrams
• Document maintenance activities and repairs
• Work closely with production teams to keep equipment operating efficiently
• Follow all safety procedures and maintenance best practices

Qualifications

• Industrial maintenance, maintenance mechanic, or maintenance technician experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Experience with motors, bearings, gearboxes, conveyors, rollers, and power transmission systems
• Preventative maintenance experience
• Basic electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment
• Ability to read technical drawings, schematics, and equipment manuals

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive pay: $25-$32/hour
• Consistent 1st shift schedule
• Monday through Friday, no rotating shifts
• Opportunity to work on a variety of industrial equipment
• Gain valuable manufacturing maintenance experience
• Project-based role with immediate impact on operations

Work Environment

Manufacturing facility with a fast-paced, hands-on atmosphere. Candidates should be comfortable working around production machinery, standing for extended periods, climbing ladders, and lifting materials as needed.
If you're an experienced maintenance professional who enjoys troubleshooting equipment and keeping operations running smoothly, we'd love to connect with you.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Beacon, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $32.00/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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Beacon,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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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