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Aerotek Maintenance Mechanic in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to join our team on the 2nd shift, running from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM, Monday through Friday. The Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for setting up various machines and changing out tooling based on production requirements. The role involves daily equipment setup and changeover, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery when breakdowns occur. The candidate should have a strong mechanical ability and some industrial electrical knowledge, though PLC troubleshooting or programming experience is not required but would be a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Set up machines accurately and in a timely manner.

  • Complete daily maintenance checks on machines.

  • Troubleshoot malfunctioning machinery to determine whether major repairs are needed.

  • Adjust and align machine parts.

  • Replace defective parts of machinery as needed.

  • Work with tools such as micrometers, calipers, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.

  • Understand and apply OSHA Lockout-Tagout requirements.

Essential Skills

  • Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.

  • Experience with pneumatics and machine repair.

  • Ability to set up and repair machinery.

  • Basic knowledge of 240V/480V and 3-phase motors.

  • Attention to detail and manual dexterity.

  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

  • Experience with manual machining.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • PLC troubleshooting experience (preferred but not required).

  • Forklift experience (nice to have).

  • Experience with mold machines (nice to have).

Why Work Here?

Enjoy a balanced work schedule with a standard 40-hour work week and rare overtime. Benefit from 1 week of vacation and medical benefits with a $2k deductible for individuals. Dental and vision coverage is provided if you are signed up for medical insurance.

Work Environment

Work in a standard manufacturing environment that is clean and climate-controlled, with low noise levels.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Lancaster,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 31, 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.

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