Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic plays a crucial role in supporting the production team by serving as the mechanical expert responsible for ensuring all production and support equipment are functioning optimally. This position involves performing preventative maintenance on motors, conveyor systems, filling equipment, and other industrial machinery, diagnosing equipment issues, and implementing necessary repairs or adjustments. Additionally, the role includes basic electrical duties and package changeovers, while fostering continuous improvement and training team members on mechanical processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production and support equipment are functioning properly.
• Perform preventative maintenance procedures on industrial machinery.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment issues, implementing repairs or adjustments as needed.
• Conduct basic electrical duties, such as replacing motors and switches.
• Perform package changeovers on lines as required.
• Support the team on all aspects of operation.
• Train team members on mechanical processes.
• Focus on continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in accordance with ISO Good Manufacturing Practices standards.

Essential Skills

• Mechanical aptitude and repair skills.
• Proficiency in mechanical troubleshooting and manufacturing maintenance.
• Experience in industrial maintenance and electrical troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and blueprint reading.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a maintenance craft such as electrical and/or mechanical industrial knowldge.
• Skills in welding, machine shop, or millwright environments are advantageous.
• PLC knowledge is ideal, although programming experience is not required.

Why Work Here?

Join a team dedicated to continuous improvement and safety, where you can leverage your mechanical expertise to make a significant impact. Enjoy a dynamic work environment that values training and development, offering opportunities to work on diverse projects and gain valuable experience.

Work Environment

This position offers opportunities on the 2nd and 3rd shifts, with required flexibility for overtime and weekend work as needed for special projects. The role involves frequent lifting of 50 lbs and requires maneuvering around equipment, climbing stairs, and using ladders. The work environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and adherence to ISO standards.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $30.00/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 Gretna,LA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Temporary work, Work at office, Night shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,

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