Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic Job Description In this role, you will be responsible for operating, optimizing, and maintaining assigned production equipment to meet and exceed production standards while ensuring product quality. Your work will focus on minimizing equipment downtime and maintaining budgeted waste levels, all while keeping accurate equipment logs and addressing maintenance problems. Responsibilities Perform preventative maintenance on equipment to ensure its smooth operation. Start up equipment and verify its accurate functioning. Monitor component inventories and safety guards to maintain a safe working environment. Keep the production environment neat and orderly. Monitor in-process quality and address any issues promptly. Follow safety and environmental procedures and adhere to Quality System Requirements. Support both upstream and downstream operations as required. Perform rework tasks as needed. Collaborate effectively within a team environment. Essential Skills in roles such as mechanic, maintenance mechanic, or auto mechanic. Experience in repair and troubleshooting, making adjustments, and predictive maintenance. Ability to perform mechanical PM on machines and make necessary adjustments. Proficiency in pneumatics is essential. Additional Skills & Qualifications Mechanical experience or proficiency with 2 years of preferred experience. Knowledge of automated processes. 6-12 months of manufacturing experience desired. Experience working with hydraulics and pneumatics. Proficiency with basic hand tools. Familiarity with mechanical components such as bushings, chain drives, conveyors, gearboxes, and ball valves. Understanding of electrical components like photo-eyes, scales, reed switches, VFDs. Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated. Why Work Here? Join one of the largest employers in Sumter, offering competitive pay and shift differentials. Experience the benefits of working in a well-established company with ample opportunities for growth and development. Work Environment This position is a direct placement and requires working the night shift on a 3-2-2-3 schedule from 8pm to 8am. Extensive training is provided, starting on the first shift before transitioning to the night shift. The facility operates 24/7 with approximately 900 employees, providing a large and dynamic work environment. Onboarding begins on Mondays. Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Sumter, South Carolina. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $52000.00 - $56160.00/yr. 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 Sumter,SC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.