Maintenance Mechanic

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Join our team as a Maintenance Mechanic for the 2nd shift (3pm-11pm, Monday to Friday). As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will perform mechanical maintenance alongside operators to troubleshoot live breakdowns and lead the team. Your role will include maintenance repairs on conveyors, pumps, fans, screens, cylinders, and motors, as well as troubleshooting equipment and performing preventative maintenance. The position requires lockout/tagout procedures, attention to fine details, and effective communication skills to translate issues and facilitate communication between shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on conveyors, pumps, fans, screens, cylinders, and motors.
• Troubleshoot live breakdowns and communicate effectively between shifts.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and adhere to lockout/tagout procedures.
• Work closely with operators to lead the team in resolving mechanical issues.
• Identify and solve problems with attention to fine details.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of manufacturing maintenance experience.
• Mechanical aptitude with gear boxes, motors, servo motors, conveyors, rollers, and bearings.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Proficiency in conveyor repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Strong troubleshooting skills using sight, sound, and smell.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Leadership skills to work closely with operators.
• Experience in mechanical, electrical, repair, pneumatics, preventive maintenance, welding, blueprint reading, schematic interpretation, forklift operation, industrial maintenance, PLC troubleshooting, fabrication, electrical troubleshooting, and maintenance repair.
• Knowledge of 3-phase systems.
• Industrial Maintenance Technician certification.
• Experience working in a paper or steel mill, chemical plant, or similar environments.
• Experience with high-speed packaging and bagging equipment is a plus.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a 3% yearly increase, a 401k with a 6% company match, and comprehensive benefits with BlueCross/BlueShield medical, vision, dental, and long/short term disability insurance. Start with one week of vacation after the probationary period, with additional weeks earned over time. We provide 11 holidays, 4 floating days off, one additional PTO day, and weekly pay. Most weekends are off, allowing for a great work-life balance.

Work Environment

You will be working in a facility, which can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The position is part of the Steel Workers union, offering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

This is a Permanent position based out of Rittman, OH.

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $77251.20/yr.

401k with 6% company match BlueCross/BlueShield

This is a fully onsite position in Rittman,OH.

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

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.