**Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic** **Job Description** Responsibilities include repairing, installing, and maintaining equipment, machinery, building, and facilities. The qualified candidate will quickly respond to production line calls to keep production personnel informed about the status of machinery and repairs. The candidate will operate and observe machinery to test performance while troubleshooting and repairing production department electrical equipment. **Responsibilities** + Repair, install, and maintain equipment, machinery, building, and facilities. + Quickly respond to production line calls to inform production personnel about machinery status and repairs. + Operate and observe machinery to test performance while troubleshooting and repairing electrical equipment. + Perform preventive maintenance and lubrication as needed. + Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery. + Follow the Preventative Maintenance Program. + Ensure plant machinery operates at peak efficiency. + Assist in training maintenance/engineering personnel on plant equipment. + Complete requests for repairs and installations with minimal interference to production operations. + Support the company's mission, vision, strategic plan, goals, and management decisions. + Maintain a strong commitment to the global food safety initiative. + Follow and understand standards for food safety and food quality production. + Adhere to Good Hygiene, Safe Work Practices, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s). + Report any potential contamination and suspicious activity to a supervisor or manager immediately. + Report food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action. + Work directly with the maintenance manager and other mechanics to troubleshoot and repair equipment and infrastructure. + Evaluate and recommend improvements in methods, procedures, and processes. **Essential Skills** + 2 years of experience in a maintenance role within a manufacturing facility, preferably in the food and beverage industry. + 1 year of experience with electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, computer-controlled equipment, PLC, and HVAC. + 1 year of experience with lubricating, cleaning, material handling, motor control, relay control, process control, and packaging equipment. + Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. + Knowledge of basic electrical, mathematical, mechanical, and plumbing skills. + Ability to properly use a forklift when trained and certified. + Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, contracts, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in food production and food manufacturing. + Experience with preventive maintenance and troubleshooting. + Knowledge of Allen-Bradley, hydraulics, pneumatics, automation, robotics, conveyor maintenance, and PLC control. + Commitment to supporting the company's mission and strategic goals. **Why Work Here?** This company has been around for over 100 years and offers opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Employees are supported in their professional development and have the chance to learn and improve their skills in a hands-on environment. **Work Environment** All work will consist of hands-on training with ample learning opportunities. The schedule includes a 2nd shift: Monday - Friday from 2 PM - 10 PM, with initial training on the 1st shift: 5 AM - 1 PM (flexible depending on circumstances). The dress code requires clean jeans, a T-shirt, and work boots. Absolutely no jewelry, sleeveless shirts, or nail polish are allowed. Uniforms will be provided once the employee goes permanent. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Poughkeepsie, New York. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $40.00 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 Poughkeepsie,NY. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024. **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.