**Job Title: Maintenance Engineer** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Engineer to perform mechanical maintenance and repair work on all plant equipment and machinery. The ideal candidate will receive instructions and assignments from the Supervisor and work from blueprints or drawings to plan procedures. The engineer will also develop and implement new mechanical/electrical operations for improvements. **Responsibilities** + Perform mechanical and hydraulic maintenance and repair work on plant equipment and machinery as required. + Repair, replace, align, adjust, and install parts of plant equipment and machinery. + Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic drawings. + Operate equipment and make adjustments to ensure proper operating conditions before handing over to operating personnel. + Determine material needs and ensure necessary parts are ordered or made. + Direct activities of other maintenance employees under the direction of the maintenance supervisor. + Perform necessary welding, brazing, or burning for repairs or lubrication. + Perform climbing, rigging, lifting, and hoisting tasks. + Conduct minor electrical repairs, pipefitting, maintenance, and construction on plant buildings and facilities. + Perform electromechanical and electrical repairs. + Transport materials, parts, and supplies to assigned work areas using a forklift truck/cart or other means. + Report and/or remedy unsafe working conditions. + Keep necessary maintenance records and maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area. + Follow all safety procedures. **Essential Skills** + Troubleshooting + Maintenance technician + Mechanical + Repair + Hydraulics + Pneumatics + Preventive maintenance + Welding + Industrial + Schematic reading + PLC troubleshooting + Presses **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Ability to operate drill press, power saw, chain fall, gas and electric welding equipment, forklift truck, portable air tools, measuring devices, miscellaneous hand tools, hydraulic devices, grinding equipment, high lift truck, burning and torching equipment. **Why Work Here?** We have a long-standing history dating back to the 1800s and have grown through acquisitions. We offer quarterly bonuses and attendance bonuses, providing excellent opportunities for growth and rewards for your dedication. **Work Environment** The work environment is in a manufacturing facility, which can be dirty. The role involves handling various equipment and machinery, ensuring a dynamic and hands-on work experience. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Surgoinsville, Tennessee. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00 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 Johnson City,TN. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Feb 3, 2025. **About Aerotek:** 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 meets 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 solving for 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. 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.