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Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Mechanic to join our team, specializing in heavy industrial assembly and custom projects within the railroad industry. Your role will involve working with large equipment used to pull and replace tracks. This position is ideal for individuals with experience in maintenance, heavy industrial assembly, and custom manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and full build of railroad machines and equipment.

• Strip paint, cut steel parts, and weld components to modify equipment for specific needs.

• Work with hydraulics, including repairing hydraulic hoses.

• Utilize blueprints and piping schematics daily for project execution.

• Employ power tools and hand tools for mechanical assembly and repairs.

• Engage in custom repair tasks and ensure machinery is in optimal working condition.

Essential Skills

• Experience with mechanical assembly and maintenance repair.

• Proficiency in welding and hydraulic systems.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.

• Experience using power tools and hand tools.

• Knowledge of pneumatics is preferred.

• Enjoys working with hands and is comfortable getting dirty.

• Eagerness to learn and a strong work ethic.

Why Work Here?

Join a smaller, team-oriented work environment where everyone is willing to help and pitch in as needed. We provide training for the right candidate and offer significant opportunities for advancement. If you have a good work ethic and a desire to learn, you will thrive here.

Work Environment

• Friendly and team-oriented atmosphere.

• 1st shift schedule: 6 AM to 4:30 PM.

• Overtime usually available and occasionally required, with adequate notice provided.

• Potential Saturday shifts from 8 AM to 2 PM.

• Contract-to-hire position with a 140-day contract period.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/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 Mattoon,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 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.