Maintenance Mechanic**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment. The ideal candidate will diagnose malfunctions, perform repairs, and conduct preventive maintenance to enhance production processes.
**Responsibilities**
+ Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
+ Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
+ Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using voltmeters or other testing devices.
+ Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
+ Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
+ Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
+ Record repairs and maintenance performed.
+ Perform changeovers and set-ups to equipment as required.
+ Ensure all assigned equipment is clean and all safety guarding is in place.
+ Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
+ Analyze failures, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proficient in troubleshooting and maintenance techniques.
+ Strong knowledge in electrical, mechanical, repair, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
+ Experience in preventive maintenance and welding.
+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
+ Skilled in using hand tools and industrial equipment.
+ PLC troubleshooting expertise.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
+ Understanding of raw materials, production processes, and quality control.
+ Ability to determine causes of operating errors and implement effective solutions.
+ Intermediate computer skills.
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a union facility that offers excellent benefits including a pension plan, paid time off, and a 401K retirement plan.
**Work Environment**
Work in a food manufacturing environment specializing in pretzels. The facility can become very warm when ovens are operational.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $25.55 - $25.55/hr.
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 Reading,PA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 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.
**Job Description**
We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of machinery and equipment. The ideal candidate will diagnose malfunctions, perform repairs, and conduct preventive maintenance to enhance production processes.
**Responsibilities**
+ Repair or replace broken or malfunctioning components of machinery or equipment.
+ Disassemble machinery or equipment to remove parts and make repairs.
+ Observe and test the operation of machinery or equipment to diagnose malfunctions using voltmeters or other testing devices.
+ Reassemble equipment after completion of inspections, testing, or repairs.
+ Clean, lubricate, or adjust parts, equipment, or machinery.
+ Examine parts for defects, such as breakage or excessive wear.
+ Record repairs and maintenance performed.
+ Perform changeovers and set-ups to equipment as required.
+ Ensure all assigned equipment is clean and all safety guarding is in place.
+ Operate newly repaired machinery or equipment to verify the adequacy of repairs.
+ Analyze failures, machine error messages, or information obtained from operators.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proficient in troubleshooting and maintenance techniques.
+ Strong knowledge in electrical, mechanical, repair, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
+ Experience in preventive maintenance and welding.
+ Ability to read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
+ Skilled in using hand tools and industrial equipment.
+ PLC troubleshooting expertise.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
+ Understanding of raw materials, production processes, and quality control.
+ Ability to determine causes of operating errors and implement effective solutions.
+ Intermediate computer skills.
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a union facility that offers excellent benefits including a pension plan, paid time off, and a 401K retirement plan.
**Work Environment**
Work in a food manufacturing environment specializing in pretzels. The facility can become very warm when ovens are operational.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $25.55 - $25.55/hr.
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 Reading,PA.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 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.
Job ID: 480699294
Originally Posted on: 6/11/2025
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