Mechanic

Job Title: Mechanic

Job Description

Join a high-volume industrial manufacturing facility as a hands-on Mechanic responsible for maintaining, repairing, and optimizing filling, packaging, extrusion, and process equipment. In this role, you ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation of production machinery by performing preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, and supporting automated and PLC-controlled equipment to maximize production uptime.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair on filling, packaging, extrusion, and related production equipment to ensure reliable operation.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to quickly identify and resolve equipment issues.

• Maintain and repair industrial motors, pumps, and other production machinery components.

• Diagnose equipment failures and implement effective corrective actions to restore operation and prevent recurrence.

• Complete scheduled preventive maintenance activities to reduce unplanned downtime and extend equipment life.

• Respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and production issues, minimizing impact on production schedules.

• Work with Allen-Bradley PLC-controlled equipment to perform basic troubleshooting and support automated systems.

• Support, troubleshoot, and maintain vision systems and other automated production technologies.

• Perform equipment inspections and repairs, ensuring all work meets safety and quality standards.

• Read and follow maintenance procedures, technical documentation, and equipment manuals accurately.

• Support production changeovers and equipment adjustments to meet different product and packaging requirements.

• Conduct cleaning and basic upkeep of equipment and work areas to maintain a safe and orderly environment.

• Use hand tools, welding equipment, and industrial tools as needed to perform repairs and modifications.

• Contribute to overall production uptime and reliability by proactively identifying potential equipment issues.

• Collaborate with production and maintenance team members in a team-oriented environment to meet operational goals.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 3 years of industrial maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Proven experience supporting filling and packaging equipment in high-volume production settings.

• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills, including diagnosing complex equipment issues.

• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience up to 480V.

• Basic Allen-Bradley PLC troubleshooting experience with production equipment.

• Hydraulic and pneumatic troubleshooting experience in industrial applications.

• Hands-on experience working with industrial motors and pumps.

• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills with a focus on root cause analysis.

• Ability to read and follow maintenance procedures and technical documentation accurately.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Plastic extrusion experience strongly preferred.

• Experience with automated filling, packaging, and process equipment.

• Experience in industrial environments involving heavy equipment.

• Ability to perform welding tasks as needed for repairs and modifications.

• Experience using hand tools and industrial tools safely and effectively.

• Familiarity with blueprint reading and interpreting technical drawings.

• Experience with PLC troubleshooting beyond basic functions is a plus.

• Comfort working with vision systems and other automated inspection technologies.

• Experience supporting equipment changeovers and adjustments in a production setting.

• Attention to detail and commitment to safe, efficient equipment operation.

Why Work Here?

You will work in a stable manufacturing environment that values skilled maintenance professionals and offers opportunities for growth. Compensation is competitive and based on experience, with multiple shift options and shift differentials for second and third shifts. You gain exposure to a wide range of automated manufacturing technologies, including packaging, filling, extrusion, and process equipment, while contributing to a team-oriented culture focused on collaboration, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial manufacturing facility with automated filling and packaging operations and a high-volume production focus. You work in a fast-paced, hands-on maintenance position that involves mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic troubleshooting on a variety of production equipment. The environment emphasizes equipment uptime and production efficiency, with a rotating production schedule and multiple shifts available, including second and third shift options with differentials. You will regularly use industrial tools and equipment in a setting that prioritizes safety, reliability, and teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Freehold, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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 Freehold,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.