Maintenance Mechanic

Aerotek is hiring a maintenance technician for a manufacturing facility located in Blytheville, AR. This position is a 6 month contract to hire paying $30-$35/hr depending on experience. Role will train on 1st shift for roughly 3-6 months (Monday-Friday 6:00am-4:30pm) then move to 3rd shift (7:30pm-6:00am). Please apply for immediate consideration.

Job Description

As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for conducting scheduled inspections and maintenance activities to ensure equipment operates at peak performance. You will diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on production and facility equipment, dismantle machines to replace defective parts, and maintain accurate maintenance records. Strict compliance with plant safety rules, OSHA guidelines, and internal regulations is essential to maintain a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled inspections and maintenance including lubricating parts, replacing filters, and checking fluid levels.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues on production and facility equipment.
• Dismantle machines to access and replace defective parts using hoists, hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, log work orders, and track parts inventory.
• Strictly comply with all plant safety rules, OSHA guidelines, and internal regulations.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting skills.
• Experience as a maintenance technician in mechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and preventive maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret schematics and technical manuals.
• Proficiency in electrical work and welding.
• Experience with heavy equipment and slitters.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous hands-on experience as an industrial maintenance mechanic or technician in a manufacturing/heavy-industrial environment.
• Strong aptitude for reading blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, climb, and work in various physical positions and potentially varying temperatures.

Why Work Here?

We prioritize work/life balance and offer good benefits, including company-paid disability, a 401K match, and PTO based on years of experience.

Work Environment

The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor non-temperature-controlled areas.