Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for repairing and adjusting equipment as needed to ensure it operates according to manufacturer’s specifications and production requirements. This role involves performing repairs, conducting preventative maintenance, and troubleshooting electrical and mechanical issues in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs on equipment as needed.

• Perform and document preventative maintenance tasks as necessary.

• Timely, effective troubleshooting.

• Demonstrate knowledge of minor electrical repairs and troubleshooting on motors, VFDs, PLCs, high and low voltage applications.

• Safely work inside electrical panels and understand the function of all components inside.

• Read and understand wiring schematics and machine manuals.

• Troubleshoot safety switches and safety circuitry.

• Use of pneumatic controls.

• Perform work on hydraulic equipment.

• Perform regular maintenance on gear boxes and conveyors.

• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.

• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Adhere to all safety and security policies and procedures.

• Follow all food safety and quality system requirements by committing to meet all pertinent regulatory, customer, and Safe Quality Foods (SQF) requirements.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting

• Electrical

• Mechanical

• Preventive maintenance

• Blueprint reading

• Wiring

• Repair

• Hydraulics

• Pneumatics

• At least 2 years of experience as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment

• Must have their own set of basic tools

• Must have at least 2 years tenure in each of their previous roles

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a food manufacturing plant is preferred

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. Benefit from a dynamic work environment that offers opportunities for professional growth and skill development. Enjoy working in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere where your contributions are recognized and valued.

Work Environment

This position offers training on the first shift (8-4 or 9-5, Tuesday to Friday) before moving to a mid-shift schedule (noon-9 pm, Monday to Friday). The work environment emphasizes adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices, safety, and quality standards, ensuring a clean and secure workspace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hazelwood, Missouri.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00

I have the full benefits package that I can provide if a candidate requests it. Standard, non-union benefits.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hazelwood,MO.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 24, 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.