Maintenance Mechanic - Garland, Tx

$30-33/hr - 3rd Shift

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic Technician to join our team. As a Maintenance Mechanic Technician, you will troubleshoot issues, repair failures of production and facilities equipment, and ensure maximum equipment efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability. This is a contract-to-hire position with a 6-month contract period. The position works the 3rd shift from 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment including control panels, PLCs, lift systems, conveyor shafts, motor and bearing replacements.

• Diagnose mechanical problems and determine solutions using blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs.

• Work with production associates and management to solve production issues and maximize efficiencies.

• Observe mechanical devices in operation to locate causes of trouble.

• Apply technical knowledge in DCS/PLC control systems, high voltage equipment, PLC applications, line drives, process instrumentation, and data acquisition.

• Assist with planning/scheduling and storeroom staff for CMMS tracking including work orders, parts, and purchase requisitions.

• Fabricate, disassemble, and assemble production equipment to access and remove defective parts.

• Investigate electrical and instrument equipment failures and develop action plans to prevent recurrence.

• Manage multiple tasks under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor.

• Use the SAP Work Order system to initiate purchase orders for parts and machines and document hours worked on work orders.

• Perform preventative maintenance on all equipment and troubleshoot/repair processing, filling, and packaging production equipment.

• Weld, perform sheet metal work, and employ basic shop floor skills such as using a lathe, drill press, grinder, and other metalworking tools.

• Install, move, and relocate machinery/equipment according to blueprints and other drawings.

• Read and interpret blueprints and equipment manuals.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of three years of experience in the repair and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic equipment.

• Experience with control panels, PLCs, lift systems, conveyor shafts, motor and bearing replacements.

• Knowledge of Allen Bradley Control Logix Processors and RSLogix 5000.

• Understanding of control system design and network communication interfaces.

• Technical knowledge in DCS/PLC control systems, high voltage equipment, PLC applications, line drives, process instrumentation, and data acquisition.

• Experience with SAP Work Order system.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and equipment manuals.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Food and beverage industry experience is a plus, but not required.

• Welding and heavy equipment experience.

• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and maintenance repair in food manufacturing.

• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining professionalism.

Why Work Here?

Join our team and be a part of a globally trusted producer of delicious foods. We offer opportunities for growth and development, and a collaborative work environment that values efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability. Enjoy the chance to work with a dedicated team and contribute to the production of high-quality, great-tasting, and nutritious foods.

Work Environment

This position is within the food and beverage manufacturing industry. The work environment is non-climate controlled, and you will be working with various production and facilities equipment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Garland, Texas

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $33.00

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 Plano,TX.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 2, 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.