Maintenance Technician

Machine Mechanic

Job Description

This role maintains, repairs, and improves production equipment and plant facilities to support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations. The Maintenance Technician installs, adjusts, and troubleshoots mechanical and electrical systems, works closely with production and maintenance teams, and ensures equipment runs at optimal performance while maintaining a clean and safe work area.

Responsibilities

• Install, adjust, and repair production equipment and special-purpose machines as needed to support manufacturing operations.
• Operate a variety of hand and power tools safely and effectively to perform maintenance tasks.
• Perform welding and use a cutting torch as required to repair or modify equipment and structures.
• Carry out general repairs to plant structures to maintain a safe and functional facility.
• Keep the work area in a clean, organized, and orderly condition to support safety and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machinery to support production staff and minimize downtime.
• Work with the maintenance electrician to troubleshoot and diagnose electrical issues on equipment.
• Install equipment and electrical components and test them to ensure proper functioning.
• Observe mechanical devices and equipment and listen to operating sounds to determine proper functioning or identify causes of trouble.
• Dismantle equipment using hoists, cranes, hand tools, and power tools to gain access to and remove defective parts.
• Replace and install parts as needed to restore equipment to proper working condition.
• Lubricate and clean parts and equipment to ensure smooth and reliable operation.
• Follow Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and other safety practices during all maintenance activities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned on a temporary or permanent basis to support maintenance and plant operations.

Essential Skills

• At least 1 year of maintenance experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and hands-on mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with mechanical repair, including hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Ability to troubleshoot mechanical systems and support production staff with equipment issues.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow verbal and written instructions and schematics.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and related technical documentation.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting experience and ability to work with a maintenance electrician.
• Strong safety ethics and consistent use of safe work practices, including Lock Out/Tag Out.
• Ability to operate a variety of hand tools and power tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to read a tape measure accurately.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs as required by the role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, preferred.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment with production equipment.
• Familiarity with hydraulics and pneumatics systems in an industrial setting.
• Experience using hoists, cranes, and similar equipment to dismantle or move machinery.
• Ability to collaborate with electricians and other maintenance personnel to resolve complex issues.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn and expand technical skills.

Why Work Here?

You will join a results-oriented manufacturing environment that offers a consistent first-shift schedule with Monday through Friday hours from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., along with flexibility to work around individual schedules when needed. The role provides significant opportunities for overtime, including weekend work, allowing motivated individuals to increase their earnings. You will work in a smaller facility of about 50 employees, where your contributions are visible and valued and where you can develop your skills across a wide variety of equipment and maintenance tasks.

Work Environment

This position is based in a manufacturing facility with approximately 50 employees and a fast-paced, results-oriented culture. The standard schedule is first shift, Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with additional weekend work and frequent overtime opportunities. You will work around production equipment, mechanical systems, and electrical components, using hand tools, power tools, hoists, cranes, welding equipment, and cutting torches as needed. The environment emphasizes safety, including adherence to Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and proper use of tools and equipment. The dress code requires long pants such as jeans or work pants and steel-toe footwear to support safety on the production floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hazleton, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $26.00/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 Hazleton,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 3, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.