Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Job Description

This role supports a custom cabinet component manufacturing plant by ensuring all production machinery operates safely, reliably, and with minimal downtime. The Maintenance Mechanic performs preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment, troubleshoots issues as they arise, and works closely with production to keep operations running smoothly on a primarily four-day workweek schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support production by ensuring all machinery is properly maintained and operating with no or minimal interruption to production flow.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on equipment and complete all required maintenance documentation accurately and on time.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical and basic industrial electrical issues on single-phase and three-phase motors and related equipment.
• Use hand and power tools, as well as read and interpret blueprints and schematics, to perform maintenance tasks and equipment repairs.
• Carry out all physical functions required to perform maintenance, including bending, twisting, stretching, stooping, kneeling, lifting, and ascending and descending ladders and platforms.
• Conduct facilities maintenance tasks as needed, including work related to HVAC, building systems, and general plant upkeep.
• Apply safety practices at all times, including adherence to lockout/tagout procedures, confined space protocols, and safe use of ladders and lifts.
• Work in adverse conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, dust, and confined spaces, to keep equipment and production running.
• Clear and/or salt doorways, ramps, docks, and walkways in snowy or icy conditions to maintain safe access.
• Respond to equipment issues promptly and work overtime when required to address machinery problems, meet production time constraints, or ensure equipment is fixed before the following day.
• Collaborate with team members, share ideas for improvement, and support a culture of continuous learning and safety.
• Maintain a neat, organized work area and demonstrate accountability and resourcefulness in all maintenance activities.

• 2–3 years of experience in the maintenance field, preferably in the woodworking or metalworking industry, or equivalent technical training from a maintenance-related technical institute.
• Strong overall machinery knowledge, including familiarity with single-phase and three-phase motors and basic industrial electrical systems.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical maintenance and facilities maintenance.
• Ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Proficiency with hand and power tools used in maintenance and repair work.
• Knowledge of and adherence to safety regulations, including lockout/tagout, confined space procedures, and safe use of ladders.
• Ability to use measuring tools such as a tape measure and calipers.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks such as bending, twisting, stretching, stooping, kneeling, and climbing ladders and platforms.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to work overtime as required to support production and address equipment issues.
• Goal-oriented mindset with a strong desire to continue learning and developing skills through additional training.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a focus on doing tasks correctly and safely.
• Neat, organized, self-motivated, resourceful, and safety-minded approach to work.

• Graduate credentials from a technical institute related to maintenance are welcome, especially for individuals eager to build a long-term maintenance career.
• Experience with HVAC systems and general facilities maintenance.
• Familiarity with machinery and related equipment used in a manufacturing environment.
• Willingness to become forklift and scissor lift certified.
• Comfort working in adverse conditions such as heat, cold, wind, rain, sleet, dust, foul odors, confined spaces, heights, dirt, grime, and grease.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for both mechanical and basic electrical issues.
• Ability to work effectively in a small to midsize plant environment and contribute to a collaborative, family-like culture.

Employees enjoy a small to midsize plant environment with a family-like culture and a supportive team atmosphere. The work schedule is highly attractive, with a primary four-day workweek and only occasional short overtime shifts on Fridays when needed. The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k) with matching, health, dental, and life insurance, paid time off, employee discounts, a referral program, a retirement plan, and tuition reimbursement. This setting provides stability, work-life balance, and opportunities for ongoing training and skill development.

Work Environment

This role is based in a manufacturing plant that operates primarily on a first-shift schedule from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday, with Fridays worked as needed, typically for a few hours in the early morning. The plant is not air-conditioned in the summer, so temperatures can be high, and heaters run during colder months, where wearing a sweatshirt is recommended. The position requires frequent work both indoors and outdoors, including in snow, wind, and rain, to keep equipment and facilities operational. Maintenance work may involve exposure to dust, foul odors, confined spaces, heights, dirt, grime, and grease. The environment emphasizes safety, use of proper protective equipment, and adherence to safety procedures while working with machinery, ladders, and lifts.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Holland, PA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Holland,PA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 2026.

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.

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.