Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Pay: $30 - $35
Shift: First Shift
Location: Florham Park, NJ
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Job Description
The Maintenance Mechanic installs, maintains, and repairs industrial equipment and machinery in a heavy manufacturing environment. This role focuses on pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems, performing troubleshooting and preventative maintenance to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production equipment.
Responsibilities

• Install, build, and repair industrial equipment and machinery, including gear boxes, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
• Perform troubleshooting on pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical systems to diagnose issues and implement effective repairs.
• Conduct preventative maintenance on equipment, including lift trucks and cranes, following established procedures and safety standards.
• Operate lift trucks and cranes safely, adhering to rigging safety practices and participating in competency reviews as required.
• Read, comprehend, and apply information from repair manuals, charts, and other technical documentation.
• Utilize blueprints to understand equipment layout and assembly; ability to comprehend blueprints is considered a strong advantage.
• Identify and solve practical mechanical and equipment-related problems in a timely and efficient manner.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and strong ownership of assigned tasks.
• Manage time effectively to complete maintenance work, repairs, and inspections within required deadlines.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail when inspecting equipment, documenting work performed, and verifying repairs.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines, promoting a safety-oriented culture in the maintenance area.
• Communicate clearly in English, both verbally and in writing, to coordinate with team members and document maintenance activities.
• Use basic computer skills to access documentation, record maintenance activities, and support communication needs as required.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Florham Park, NJ.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/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 Florham Park,NJ.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE 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.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
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