Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

• Perform mechanical maintenance on machinery and equipment, including CNC machines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and production machines. Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications. Troubleshoot malfunctions.

• Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.

• Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, hand, and power tools, and examining form and texture of parts.

• Control downtime by informing production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques and monitoring compliance.

• Maintain equipment, parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock, anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies, placing and expediting orders, and verifying receipt.

• Conserve maintenance resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

• Prepare mechanical maintenance reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

• Maintain technical knowledge by participating in educational workshops and other professional development activities.

Hard Skills

• Industrial maintenance

• Mechanical

• Blueprint reading

• Troubleshooting and fixing breakdowns

• Part repair and replacement

• Welding and metal fabrication

• Precision measuring (calipers, micrometers, and gauges)

• Experience with maintenance on metal fabrication machines is a big plus (CNC lathes and mills, hydraulic presses, cutting tables, etc.)

• Basic electrical knowledge/experience

Job Type

This is a permanent, direct-hire position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Chattanooga, TN.

Pay: $25.75/hr for the first 720 hrs, then it goes to $27.01+/hr, depending on experience and performance

Shift: train on 1st shift, then must be flexible to work any shift as needed for the first 720 hours, then it will likely be either 2nd or 3rd shift from that point on

Schedule: Monday-Friday with OT on weekends as needed; probably about 50 hrs a week

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.