**Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic** **Job Description** We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Maintenance Mechanic. The primary responsibility will be troubleshooting and diagnosing components such as motors, gauges, pumps, conveyor systems, material handling equipment, and some automated equipment including PLCs and VFDs. This position requires a hands-on approach and a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical maintenance. **Responsibilities** + Troubleshoot and diagnose components such as motors, gauges, pumps, conveyor systems, and material handling equipment. + Maintain and repair pumps, motors, belts, and gears. + Work with automated equipment, including PLCs and VFDs + Ensure equipment is operating efficiently and safely + Maintenance mechanic experience, preferably in a food production setting. + Experience with pumps, motors, belts, and gear maintenance. + Familiarity with troubleshooting and diagnosing mechanical and electrical components. + Basic understanding of PLCs and VFDs. + Ability to use basic hand tools. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience in oilfield mechanics or as a maintenance technician is also considered. + 2 years of maintenance mechanic experience is essential. + Ability to work third shift (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM) and second shift (3:00pm - 11:30 PM) and mandatory overtime, working 45-55 hours a week. + Availability to work weekends with days off between Tuesday-Thursday. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 Shafter,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 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.