Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Mechanic

Location: Bellingham

Pay: $28/hr - $38/hr

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic repairs and maintains a wide range of machinery and mechanical equipment, including engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, gearboxes, hydraulic systems, and production machines. This role ensures equipment operates safely and efficiently by performing mechanical, electrical, and preventive maintenance tasks in a food production environment.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle machinery and mechanical devices to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Examine the form and texture of parts to detect imperfections and wear.
• Inspect used parts to determine changes in dimensional requirements using micrometers, calipers, and gauges.
• Repair or replace defective parts to restore equipment to proper operating condition.
• Install special functional and structural parts in machinery and devices.
• Lubricate and clean parts, equipment, and machinery to support reliable operation.
• Test and adjust equipment to meet performance specifications and production requirements.
• Set up and operate lathes, drill presses, grinders, saws, and other metalworking tools to fabricate and repair parts.
• Sharpen and reshape tools as necessary to maintain effectiveness and precision.
• Initiate purchase orders for parts, tools, and machines needed for maintenance and repair activities.
• Repair electrical equipment as needed to support continuous operation.
• Follow plant food safety policies and industry best practices in all maintenance activities.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in production maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Familiarity with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and bagging machines.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand tools, including welding machines, cutting torches, and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Mechanical repair skills, including dismantling, inspecting, and reassembling machinery.
• Electrical troubleshooting and repair skills for production equipment.
• Experience performing preventive maintenance on production machinery.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Anacortes, WA.

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $38.66/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 Anacortes,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 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.