**Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing preventative maintenance on various industrial equipment and ensuring all systems conform to engineering designs and internal specifications. This role requires a hands-on approach and the ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical systems up to 480V, 3-phase. **Responsibilities** + Perform preventative maintenance on all industrial equipment including conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, welding (arc/heli-arc), gearboxes/drives, valves/pumps, federal fillers, N8 fillers. + Troubleshoot and repair electrical systems up to 480V, 3-phase, and interpret electrical drawings. + Direct and coordinate assembly, fabrication, and installation activities to ensure equipment and systems meet engineering designs and specifications. + Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers and assign duties accordingly. + Ensure compliance with all company policies, plant rules, and regulations. + Report and take necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems. + Inspect and measure parts to detect wear, misalignment, or other issues. + Realign and adjust functional components and control instruments. + Locate and repair damaged air and liquid hydraulic pipes, lines, or wires. + Set up and operate metalworking tools for repair or creation of existing parts. + Follow and understand schematic flowcharts and technical manuals. + Adhere to GMP's, SOP's, and SSOP's. + Install equipment for new electrical services (120V, 240V, and 480V 3-phase) including wiring, conduit, panels, breakers, contactors, relays, timers, and controls. + Perform electrical troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair work; install or replace circuit breakers, fuses, and variable speed drives. **Essential Skills** + Minimum 3 years of skilled industrial maintenance experience. + Experience with preventative maintenance and repairs of production and processing equipment. + Proficiency in hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and mechanical systems. + Ability to read and interpret blueprints and electrical drawings. + Experience with engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and utility related equipment. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Training/experience in single and three phase industrial electricity and control systems AC/DC drive systems. + Knowledge of pneumatics/hydraulics systems. + Expertise in welding practices and techniques. + Familiarity with machining/fabricating practices and techniques. + Understanding of industrial boiler operations. + Knowledge of water treatment and HVAC systems. **Why Work Here?** We offer competitive benefits including 80% employer-paid health insurance, seven accrued sick days per year, paid major holidays, five days’ vacation after the first year, and a 401k with match. Additionally, we provide company uniforms and boots, and company-paid life insurance. **Work Environment** You will be working in a dairy manufacturing environment which includes clean rooms, production facilities, large cooler warehouses, and receiving bays. The work can be wet and cold at times. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Menands, New York. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr. 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 Menands,NY. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 20, 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.