**Hiring Set Up Mechanic in Reading, PA - Start ASAP** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Set Up Mechanic to join our team in a fast-paced food production environment. The ideal candidate will be responsible for setting up, maintaining, and ensuring the proper operation of various equipment and machines required for line setup. **Responsibilities** + Set up and properly move into place pumps, conveyors, belts, depositors, pressing dies, M-8’s, V-mags, and all other equipment and machines required for line setup. + Perform preventive maintenance to keep equipment in sound working condition. + Maintain thorough documentation of all work performed utilizing maintenance management software. + Assist the Maintenance department to support a functioning facility and equipment. + Maintain a clean and safe work area at all times and follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s). + Help clean equipment to be ready for setups when necessary. + Maintain dies and all tooling kept in the tool room, maintenance shop, and washrooms. + Participate in on-the-job training as required. **Essential Skills** + Basic mechanical skills and aptitude, including passing in-house mechanical aptitude tests. + Ability to use hand tools and must possess required hand tools and storage. + Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs. + Ability to follow procedural instructions and adapt quickly to changing instructions. + Ability to communicate effectively with all staff, including Maintenance and Production leadership. + Willingness and ability to work efficiently and safely. + Excellent attendance record. + Proficiency in English (read, write, and converse) to receive written and verbal job and safety instructions, and comprehend hazardous material labeling. + Ability to meet the requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) required in a food manufacturing environment. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical, and industrial maintenance. **Why Work Here?** Join our team and become part of a dynamic and fast-paced food production environment. We offer opportunities for on-the-job training, a supportive team, and a commitment to safety and quality. Our company values excellent attendance, effective communication, and the ability to adapt and work efficiently. **Pay Rate: $20 - $25/hr** **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00 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 Reading,PA. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 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.