**Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for completing daily work orders, conducting plant inspections, and performing preventative maintenance on manufacturing plant equipment. This role requires expertise in diagnosing and repairing gear boxes, conveyors, motors, and packaging equipment. Additionally, you will work on complex systems such as heat exchangers, gage systems, and refrigeration units. The successful candidate must possess strong electrical skills, including troubleshooting relays, wiring, and high voltage systems, as well as the ability to read blueprints and P&ID loops. Welding and fabrication skills are a plus. **Responsibilities** + Complete daily work orders and plant inspections + Repair and troubleshoot gear boxes, conveyors, motors, and packaging equipment + Perform preventative maintenance on manufacturing plant equipment + Work on pistons, heat exchangers, and gage systems + Replace sprockets, gear boxes, and three-phase motors + Read blueprints and P&ID loops + Troubleshoot relays, wiring, and high voltage systems + Pull wire and run conduit + Maintain boilers and understand steam production + Understand refrigeration systems (Freon and Ammonia) and possess CFC Universal certification + Use welding and fabrication skills as needed + Maintain own tools **Essential Skills** + 5 years of mechanic experience + Strong electrical skills + Experience with pneumatics, hydraulics, and air compressors + Ability to read P&ID prints + Basic understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) + Troubleshooting skills + Mechanical skills in industrial plant manufacturing + Basic refrigeration knowledge + Great attitude and work ethic + Ability to work flexible shifts + Adaptability to changing tasks + Firefighter mentality - willingness to jump in and help as needed + Strong team player **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + PLC troubleshooting + Welding and fabrication + Boiler maintenance + Stationary Engineering License (Maryland 1st or DC 3rd) + Passion for industrial maintenance **Why Work Here?** We offer a comprehensive Union Pension Plan where $4 per hour worked is contributed. Our generous PTO policy includes 6 holidays, 6 sick days, and 6 vacation days in the first year, with the ability to roll over unused time. Our supportive work environment fosters longevity, with many employees remaining with us long-term. You will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and engaging environment with continuous opportunities for learning and growth. **Work Environment** Our facility is a milk manufacturing plant producing 100-180k gallons of milk daily. We operate 24/7, processing raw milk into various dairy products and occasionally producing fruit juice drinks. The plant is unionized, and seniority dictates shift assignments. Flexibility in shift availability is necessary, as shifts include 11 pm-7 am, 12 am-8 am, 3 pm-11 pm, and 7 am-3 pm. Typically, employees are given the same two days off each week. Be prepared to be on call from time to time. The work environment is dynamic, with a focus on teamwork and efficient production to meet customer demands. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of LANDOVER, Maryland. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $38.91 - $38.91 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 LANDOVER,MD. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 28, 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.