**Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair all mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and systems of plant machinery. The ideal candidate will perform minor repairs of rotating and reciprocating equipment, including assembly, disassembly, removal, installation, cleaning, and lubrication of machine parts. Additionally, you will repair or replace gauges, valves, regulators, and other components of hydraulic, pneumatic, and other fluid-powered equipment or mechanical systems. This role requires recording work performed and materials used, and operating lift trucks and powered lifts as needed. **Responsibilities** + Maintain and repair all mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment and systems of plant machinery. + Perform minor repairs of rotating and reciprocating equipment; assemble, disassemble, remove, install, clean, and lubricate machine parts such as shafts, bearings, gears, and pulleys. + Repair or replace gauges, valves, regulators, and other components of hydraulic, pneumatic, and other fluid-powered equipment or mechanical systems. + Perform work through the work order system. + Record work performed and materials used. + Operate lift trucks and powered lifts as required. **Essential Skills** + Hydraulic/Pneumatic repair experience + 1+ years of Industrial Maintenance + Own tools + HS Diploma/GED Equivalent + Driver's License **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Electrical wiring + Welding + Automotive experience + Technical Degree **Why Work Here?** Our organization offers a range of benefits, including student loan repayment assistance, generous vacation and sick plans, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, flexible spending accounts (FSA), health savings accounts (HSA), agency-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, supplemental voluntary life insurance & AD&D, agency-paid short & long term disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also provide career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities, along with leadership opportunities. You will thrive in our great work environment and culture. **Work Environment** This position is on the 4th shift from 6am-4:30pm (Saturday/Sunday and two other days during the week). You will always have three days off per week, and the two days worked during the week will change, with management being very flexible to accommodate. Training will take place on days for four months from 7am-3:30pm. Candidates can expect to work an average of 50 hours per week, with the opportunity to work up to 60 hours per week if desired. The work environment includes both outdoor and indoor settings in a chemical facility/water treatment center. You will not work outdoors in snow or rain but will be exposed to cold and hot weather conditions. **Job Type & Location** This is a Permanent position based out of EAST CHICAGO, Indiana. **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.