Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a maintenance mechanic to join our team. This role involves providing maintenance on plant electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and other systems, in addition to general maintenance tasks. The position follows a 12-hour shift schedule from 6:00am - 6:30pm or 6:00pm - 6:30am. Candidates must exhibit excellent forklift skills, follow all work instructions and safety rules, and contribute to the general housekeeping of the plant area.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance on plant electrical, mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, and other systems.

• Perform general maintenance tasks with limited supervision.

• Exhibit excellent forklift and highboy skills; must be trained on all lifts used in the plant.

• Follow all work instructions and safety rules, including the use of all PPE and safety gear.

• Contribute to the general housekeeping of the entire plant area and the assigned area in the maintenance shop.

• Practice safety in all actions, including start-up, shutdown, and lockout/tag-out procedures.

Essential Skills

• Experience as a maintenance technician with electrical and mechanical skills.

• Ability to drive a forklift; forklift certification preferred.

• Open to various backgrounds, with a preference for chemical or food industry experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Multicraft technician skills are preferred, but all experience levels will be considered.

• Ability to work 12-hour shifts and the required hours for this role.

• Must be able to work safely at elevations up to 50 ft. above grade.

Why Work Here?

We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for single or family coverage, with the company reimbursing all or a portion of medical premiums. Employees receive 3 weeks of paid vacation, increasing to 4 weeks after 48 months of employment, and 11 paid holidays per year. Quarterly bonuses based on site performance range from $200 to $500. Our competitive 401k plan includes up to 4% dollar-for-dollar company matching contributions, 1% automatic company contribution, and additional profit-sharing contributions. Yearly performance reviews provide opportunities for raises, and overtime is available but not mandatory. We also offer a foot and eye protection reimbursement plan.

Work Environment

This role is based in a chemical manufacturing environment with climate-controlled areas and varying temperatures, including hot conditions in mixing rooms. Employees are required to wear long pants and sleeves at all times. This is a 24/7 manufacturing facility, with 12-hour shifts from 6:00am - 6:30pm or 6:00pm - 6:30am, scheduled every other weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday). The position follows a 2-2-3 schedule, working four 12-hour shifts one week and three 12-hour shifts the next week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tucker, Georgia.

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.