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Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

Ensure production machinery is functioning correctly and efficiently. Perform preventative maintenance on all machinery. Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, compressor, and vacuum systems. Have a working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, AC/DC motors and controls. Ability to read and understand blueprints. Assemble, install and fabricate equipment as needed (welding will be required). Ability to work with steam and boiler controls and mechanical power drives. Assist support staff to ensure inventory counts are accurate. Submit timely and accurate paperwork. Participate in Safety Reviews, Safety Training, and Safety Audits under the direction of plant management. Willingness to participate in a maintenance training program that is provided and required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production machinery is functioning correctly and efficiently

• Perform preventative maintenance on all machinery

• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic, electrical, hydraulic, compressor, and vacuum systems

• Have a working knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers, AC/DC motors and controls

• Read and understand blueprints

• Assemble, install, and fabricate equipment as needed (welding required)

• Work with steam and boiler controls and mechanical power drives

• Assist support staff to ensure inventory counts are accurate

• Submit timely and accurate paperwork

• Participate in Safety Reviews, Safety Training, and Safety Audits under plant management direction

• Participate in the required maintenance training program

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting

• Maintenance technician

• Mechanical

• Hydraulics

• Pneumatics

• Motors

• Conveyor maintenance

• Preventive maintenance

• Mechanical maintenance

• Electrical

• Blueprint reading

• Schematic reading

• Industrial

• PLC troubleshooting

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years Industrial Maintenance experience

• Ability to lift/push/pull 50-75 pounds multiple times throughout the day

• Ability to read blueprints and diagrams

• Hand and power tool experience

• Welding/fabrication experience is a plus

Why Work Here?

We offer many opportunities for growth from within, including leadership opportunities at different plants. We provide financial assistance for schooling in industrial maintenance programs and automation. Additionally, we offer training courses to further your skills. We host family gatherings every couple of months, including activities like bounce houses and cookouts with lunch provided. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and tools are provided to technicians.

Work Environment

Currently, there are 6 people on the maintenance team, with a goal to expand to 12. The overall team consists of around 120 people. The dress code includes jeans, steel-toed boots, and a t-shirt; the company provides the rest of the PPE. Shifts available are 2nd shift (3pm to 11pm, M-F) and 3rd shift (11pm to 7am, Sun-Th), with a 30 cent shift differential for both shifts. The environment is fairly clean as it involves box manufacturing, but it is not air-conditioned, so temperatures can vary significantly with the seasons.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00

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 Cedar Rapids,IA.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 23, 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.