**Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic** **Job Description** Perform a wide range of operations associated with the maintenance, repair, set-up, and adjustments of all types of special purpose department machines and equipment in strip preparation and blade grinding. Comply with predictive maintenance methods supporting machine reliability goals. **Responsibilities** + Diagnose machine or equipment trouble and determine type and extent of repairs necessary. + Tear down units, repair or replace worn, broken or defective parts, reassemble, set-up and debug all equipment. + Make necessary adjustments to ensure proper operation and quality production. + Use special height gages, dial indicators, and checking devices to ensure accurate heights and runout on parts to very close tolerances. + Demonstrate a thorough working, set-up, and operating knowledge of machines. + Remove, replace, align, and adjust all mechanical parts and units. + Work on new or altered machines or equipment and make necessary corrections or alterations to ready same for production. + Perform trial operation on machines and be capable of operating any machine in the department as directed for production needs. + Adhere to an established predictive maintenance schedule. + Detect and report unusual conditions to proper supervision. + Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly condition. + Collaborate with Central Tool Room and engineering support groups as needed. + Move (push, pull, or otherwise manipulate) materials up to 90lbs. with assistance and 35lbs. independently. + Reach and step up onto a platform and work in an oily environment. + Simultaneously run multiple machines during breaks. + Perform routine equipment Preventive Maintenance (PM) work per established intervals. **Essential Skills** + Troubleshooting + Maintenance mechanics + Hydraulics + Pneumatics + Electrical + Mechanical + Repair + Preventive maintenance **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + High School Diploma or GED + Technical school training preferred **Why Work Here?** We offer a supportive work environment that encourages growth and development. Employees are valued and given opportunities to enhance their skills and advance their careers. Join us to work with a team that prioritizes safety, reliability, and quality. **Work Environment** Work in a dynamic setting with various machines and equipment. The role requires handling materials up to 90lbs with assistance and 35lbs independently. Employees should be comfortable working in an oily environment and stepping onto platforms. The role involves running multiple machines during breaks and performing preventive maintenance tasks. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Milford, Connecticut. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Milford,CT. **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.