**Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic** **Job Description** POSITION SUMMARY: Perform a wide range of operations associated with the maintenance, repair, set-up, and adjustments of all types of special purpose department machines and equipment in strip preparation and blade grinding. Comply with predictive maintenance methods supporting machine reliability goals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Diagnose machine or equipment trouble and determine type and extent of repairs necessary. Tear down units, repair or replace worn, broken or defective parts, reassemble, set-up and debug all equipment. Make necessary adjustments to ensure proper operation and quality production. Use special height gauges, dial indicators, and checking devices to ensure accurate heights and runout on parts to very close tolerances. Demonstrate a thorough working, set-up, and operating knowledge of machines. Remove, replace, align, and adjust all mechanical parts and units. Work on new or altered machines or equipment and make necessary corrections or alterations to ready the same for production. Perform trial operation on machines and be capable of operating any machine in the department as directed for production needs with the comparable skills of a Blade Maker following an established predictive maintenance schedule. Detect and report unusual conditions to proper supervision and maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition. May require work with Central Tool Room and engineering support groups. Be able to move (push, pull, or otherwise manipulate) materials up to 90lbs. with assistance, 35lbs. independently, reaching and stepping up onto a platform, and working in an oily environment. Simultaneously run multiple machines during breaks. Be able to perform routine equipment Preventive Maintenance (PM) work per established intervals. **Hard Skills** + Diagnose machine trouble + Repair or replace defective parts + Reassemble and debug equipment + Use special height gauges and dial indicators + Set-up and operate machinery + Align and adjust mechanical parts + Perform trial operations on machines + Operate machines with comparable skills of a Blade Maker + Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) **Soft Skills** + Attention to detail + Problem-solving + Time management + Communication + Collaboration **Job Type** This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s). **Work Site** This is a fully on-site position in Milford, Connecticut. **Work Environment** Work in a clean and orderly environment. Be prepared to move materials up to 90lbs. with assistance, 35lbs. independently. Reach and step up onto platforms and work in an oily environment. Simultaneously run multiple machines during breaks. **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.