3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: 3rd Shift Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Join a fast-paced manufacturing facility as a skilled and dependable Maintenance Mechanic responsible for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical issues, and executing repairs on production and material handling equipment. This role focuses on ensuring optimal equipment performance, reducing production downtime, and maintaining safe, efficient operations during 3rd shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance on production machinery and material handling equipment to minimize unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical issues on motors, gauges, pumps, conveyor systems, and material handling equipment.
• Identify root causes of equipment malfunctions and implement effective corrective actions and repairs.
• Work with some automated equipment, including basic interaction with PLCs and variable frequency drives (VFDs), to support equipment functionality.
• Inspect equipment regularly to identify wear, damage, or potential failures and take appropriate maintenance actions.
• Complete mechanical repairs and adjustments in a timely manner to support continuous production operations.
• Document maintenance activities, repairs, and parts used in accordance with facility procedures.
• Collaborate with production and other maintenance team members to coordinate repairs and minimize disruption to manufacturing schedules.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while working with mechanical, electrical, and automated equipment.
• Support weekend production requirements by performing maintenance tasks as needed to ensure equipment readiness.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Maintenance Mechanic, preferably in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with hands-on experience in maintenance and repair of industrial equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical issues on motors, gauges, pumps, conveyor systems, and material handling equipment.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on production and material handling machinery.
• Ability to work as a maintenance technician in a fast-paced, high-demand manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of basic mechanical systems and components used in industrial and production environments.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow maintenance procedures and equipment instructions.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly identify and resolve equipment issues.
• Reliability and dependability to support mandatory overtime and weekend work requirements.
• Ability to work 3rd shift hours consistently and maintain productivity and attention to detail.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a food production setting is preferred.
• Exposure to automated equipment, including PLCs and variable frequency drives (VFDs), is beneficial.
• Experience as a Maintenance Technician or Mechanical Technician in manufacturing is a plus.
• Comfort working in an outdoor or semi-outdoor industrial environment with surrounding fields.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with production and maintenance teams.
• Strong commitment to safety practices and adherence to facility guidelines.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers the chance to work in a high-volume manufacturing operation where your skills directly impact production efficiency and reliability. You will join a team that values dependable, hands-on problem solvers and provides consistent hours with opportunities for overtime. The environment supports learning through exposure to a wide range of mechanical and automated equipment, allowing you to develop and expand your maintenance expertise while contributing to an essential production operation.

Work Environment

The role is based in a large manufacturing facility located near a major freeway, situated on a primarily dirt lot with fields surrounding the site. The work environment is fast-paced and production-focused, with significant use of motors, pumps, conveyor systems, material handling equipment, and some automated machinery such as PLCs and VFDs. The position operates on 3rd shift, with a typical schedule of approximately 45–50 hours per week, including mandatory overtime. Weekend work is required, and days off generally fall between Tuesday and Wednesday. The setting is industrial and may involve working both indoors around machinery and outdoors or in semi-outdoor areas, requiring appropriate work attire suitable for a manufacturing and field-adjacent environment.

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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.