Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Pay : Up to $40

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic performs preventive and corrective maintenance on automated machinery that manipulates carbon steel tubing in an industrial environment. This role focuses on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to keep production equipment operating safely and efficiently. The Maintenance Mechanic diagnoses issues, completes repairs, and documents all work while following manufacturer guidelines, safety rules, and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on automated machinery that manipulates carbon steel tubing.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair industrial equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and repair, replace, adjust, and align components of machinery and equipment.
• Study and interpret manufacturer manuals, mechanical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams to set up and operate newly acquired machinery correctly.
• Record all maintenance and repair services performed in a clear and accurate manner.
• Cut and weld metal pieces to fabricate new parts, assemble equipment, or repair broken components as needed.
• Use rigging techniques and operate overhead cranes and lifting devices safely, including performing inspections and calculating loads.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, and apply them consistently.
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical problems without direct supervision and implement effective repairs.
• Use hand tools, power tools, pullers, and jacks to perform maintenance tasks and equipment repairs.
• Work collaboratively with production and maintenance teams to minimize downtime and improve equipment performance.
• Follow all safety procedures and best practices while working on energized and non-energized equipment.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience in an industrial setting performing maintenance on machinery or industrial equipment.
• Hands-on experience with preventive and corrective maintenance on automated equipment.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, including 3-phase motors.
• Strong hydraulics and pneumatics experience, including hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and understanding of automated control systems.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams, mechanical blueprints, and manufacturer manuals.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs without direct supervision.
• Proficiency in welding and fabricating metal components for equipment repair and part fabrication.
• Skilled in using hand tools, power tools, pullers, and jacks safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, operating instructions, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vernon, CA.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $43.00/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 fully onsite position in Vernon,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

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.