Description:

This is a highly skilled position requiring mechanical and electrical work in the maintenance and repair of light to medium duty packaging and processing equipment, including building equipment. Project entail the maintenance and building of conveyors, blowers, sifters, burners, grinders, conventional and high-speed packaging machines, labeling and printing equipment, vacuum and hydraulic pumps, forklifts, and air compressors.

The person in this role will work independently, with minimal supervision applying mechanical/electrical knowledge and considerable independent judgment in the repair, overhaul, and remanufacturing of plant equipment.

• Inspect, repair, and perform overhauls on mechanical drives/motors, pneumatic and hydraulic components, motor control center devices, transport conveyor systems, and rotating, cutting, and grinding equipment

• Troubleshoot, repair, and conduct performance testing of production machinery

• Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on facility machinery

• Troubleshoot and repair motor control centers, electromechanical drives, and sub-electrical panels utilizing volt and amp meters

• Use micrometers, calipers, dial indicators, and other precision instruments to determine working clearances on mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic components

• Identify proper materials required for repairs such as how to measure belts, chain, and fasteners and fill out order forms as required

• Perform machine shop duties such as general metal fabrication, welding, and machining

• Establish work orders and requisition/order parts

• Requisition shop supplies and equipment such as replacement parts, hardware, lubricants, tools, testing instruments

• Provide technical input to write and maintain standard operating procedures and job safety analysts

• Complete daily maintenance and repair logs

• Perform related work as assigned or required

Skills:

Maintnenace mechanic, milllwright, pump, valve, conveyor, processing, pipe

Top Skills Details:

Maintnenace mechanic, milllwright, pump, valve, conveyor, processing, pipe

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Basic mechanical and electrical skills within a manufacturing or industrial environment required

• Must have acquired vocational/technical certifications, hands-on training or completion of apprenticeship program(s) and/or completed military training programs with work-related experience

• Associate Degree or 1-2 years of experience desired

• Basic reading, writing, and arithmetic skills required; high school diploma or equivalent work experience

• Must have excellent communication skills--both verbally and written

• Demonstrated ability to identify basic mechanical and electrical parts

• Proven ability to perform basic computer applications such as Word and Outlook

• Proof of previous fork truck driving experience a plus

Experience Level:

Entry Level

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.