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Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Responsible for overall maintenance and repair of equipment, tools, and machinery as assigned to the maintenance team by the plant manager or other supervisor as needed.

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and repair production equipment and special purpose machines as assigned.

• Operate a variety of hand and power tools to repair, grease, weld, cut, change parts and complete tasks as assigned.

• Test malfunctioning machinery, troubleshoot and determine repairs and discuss with plant supervisor for approval and repair as needed.

• Replace faulty parts, electrical wires, motors, controls, and circuit boards.

• Observe mechanical devices and equipment and listen to sounds to determine proper functioning or identify causes of trouble.

• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting

• Mechanical

• Hydraulics

• Pneumatics

• Preventive maintenance

• Electrical

• Blueprint reading

• Welding

• PLC troubleshooting

• Forklift operation

• Automation

• Motor maintenance

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, depending on the industry worked.

• Experience wiring or changing out motors.

• Experience working with sensors.

• Preventative maintenance: greasing, oil levels, rollers, conveyors, hydraulics.

• Industry relevant experience in fast-paced manufacturing companies.

• Schedule flexibility: candidates need to be aware that they could be asked to help out on different shifts.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or comparable training, education, or experience.

• Ability to read and interpret instructions and operations manuals and follow step-by-step instructions.

• Knowledge of hydraulics, mechanics, electricity or related fields preferred.

• Ability to lift tools, machinery parts, and other objects weighing up to 80 pounds.

Why Work Here?

Highly competitive base pay, comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs, group retirement savings program, health and wellness programs, a diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.

Work Environment

A leading global supplier of building and landscaping products. The product portfolio includes hardscapes and masonry, packaged cement mixes, lawn and garden materials, and composite decking sold through a variety of channels for residential and commercial use. The company operates over 260 locations across 7 countries in the U.S., Canada, and Europe, with approximately 8,500 employees. Shift: 7am-5pm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Frederickson, Washington

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.