Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic
Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for setting up repairs, rebuilding, and installing production equipment to ensure continuous production of all products. This role involves repairing malfunctioning production equipment such as fillers, conveyors, drives, coolers, and palletizing and boxing components. You will be tasked with installing new equipment or replacing equipment as required and setting up lines for product changeovers. As the primary technical leader on the shift, you will handle all planned maintenance, troubleshooting, and reducing downtime due to equipment failure. Additionally, you will assist with training operators to recognize and report potential equipment malfunctions and ensure knowledge and assistance with preventive maintenance.

ResponsibilitiesAnalyze mechanical and operational problems and initiate plans for corrective action.Make necessary corrective repairs and running adjustments to maintain maximum production, safety, and quality.Troubleshoot, repair, and rebuild equipment such as mechanical drives, pneumatics, pumps, valves, and conveyors.Perform machining and fabrication tasks.Install new equipment or replace existing equipment as required.Set up lines for product changeovers as needed.Assist with training operators to recognize and report potential equipment malfunctions.Ensure knowledge and assistance with preventive maintenance.Essential SkillsTroubleshootingPreventive maintenanceRepairElectricalMechanicalPLC troubleshootingMechanical ability to troubleshoot and repair liquid packaging machinery, including fillers, bucket elevators, ovens, palletizers, etc.Electrical ability to troubleshoot 480v electric, 3-phase motors, and PLCsExperience with TPM or Lean ManufacturingWorking knowledge of computersAdditional Skills & Qualifications2+ years of experience as a line mechanic in a high-speed production environment; food manufacturing/bottling preferredAbility to use machine shop equipment, hand tools, power tools, and test equipmentAbility to read mechanical diagramsKnowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic controls and componentsExperience in pipe fitting, welding, and machiningWhy Work Here?

Join a growing company in an industry that is recession-proof. Enjoy benefits from day one, including 5 sick days, 5 days of PTO prorated for the first year, and 11 holidays. Attendance bonuses are also available.

Work Environment

Work in a GMP food and beverage company environment where no jewelry, makeup, or long nails are allowed on the floor. The dress code is casual.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Dayton, New Jersey.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $34.00

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 Dayton,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

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.

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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.

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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.

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