Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Technician

Position Overview

We are seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians to support industrial manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for individuals with strong mechanical troubleshooting skills who enjoy working with production equipment, performing repairs, and ensuring safe and efficient facility operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on industrial equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Inspect, repair, replace, and adjust machinery and equipment components.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, technical drawings, and equipment manuals.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and equipment modifications as required.
• Maintain and repair bearings, gearboxes, pumps, piping systems, lubrication systems, and rotating equipment.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and precision maintenance equipment.
• Accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment conditions.
• Operate forklifts, lifts, and other support equipment as needed.
• Support continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and workplace safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of industrial maintenance experience.
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
• Experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Experience working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and detail.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Industrial Maintenance degree or related technical education.
• Electrical troubleshooting experience.
• PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Precision alignment experience.
• Experience maintaining gearboxes, bearings, and lubrication systems.
• Fabrication and equipment modification experience.
• Experience operating forklifts, scissor lifts, or aerial lifts.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
• Stable, long-term career opportunity.
• Advancement and career growth potential.
• Hands-on work with a wide variety of industrial equipment.
• Team-oriented work environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Exposure to mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.

Shift Options

1st Shift

• Day shift schedules available.

2nd Shift

• Afternoon and evening schedules available.

Additional Schedules

• Additional shift options may be available based on business needs.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced maintenance professional seeking a long-term opportunity with room to grow, we encourage you to apply today.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

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.

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.