**Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic in industrial equipment and electrical systems. The primary responsibility will be troubleshooting and diagnosing various components such as motors, gauges, pumps, conveyor systems, material handling equipment, and some automated equipment including PLCs and VFDs. Experience in a food production setting is preferred, but candidates with oilfield mechanics or maintenance technician backgrounds are also welcome. **Responsibilities** + Troubleshoot and diagnose components including motors, gauges, pumps, conveyor systems, and material handling equipment. + Perform maintenance and repair on pumps, motors, belts, and gears. + Work with basic hand tools (no need to supply your own). + Handle some automated equipment such as PLCs and VFDs. + Ensure equipment is functioning correctly to maintain production efficiency. **Essential Skills** + 3 years of maintenance mechanic experience, preferably in a food production setting. + Strong electrical maintenance skills. + Experience with pumps, motors, belts, and gears. + Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical and electrical issues. + Basic knowledge of PLCs and VFDs. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 2 years of maintenance mechanic experience. + Experience in oilfield mechanics or as a maintenance technician. + Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills. **Why Work Here?** Join a dynamic team where your skills in maintenance and troubleshooting will be valued. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a well-established company that offers stability and growth. The work environment provides a chance to work with a variety of equipment and gain hands-on experience in a critical industry. **Work Environment** Work in a large production facility located in Shafter, just off the 99 FWY. The environment includes a dirt lot with surrounding fields. This is a 3rd shift position from 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with mandatory overtime, working 45-55 hours a week, including weekends. Days off will be between Tuesday and Thursday. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bakersfield, California. **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 Bakersfield,CA. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 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.