Maintenance Mechanic

Now Hiring Maintenance Mechanic! (1st Shift - $28-$32)

The Maintenance Mechanic plays a critical role in maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient operations across our industrial facility. This position focuses on preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance of complex equipment and systems. Ideal candidates bring strong mechanical aptitude, hands-on troubleshooting skills, and experience working in fast-paced industrial environments.

You’ll work daily with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical components, using precision tools, welding equipment, and maintenance technology to keep production running smoothly.

• Perform preventive, predictive, and reactive maintenance on industrial equipment throughout the facility.
• Inspect, repair, adjust, and replace mechanical components to ensure optimal equipment performance.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic issues, including PLC-related equipment problems.
• Read and interpret mechanical and electrical schematics, blueprints, and operating manuals.
• Perform welding tasks for repair, fabrication, or equipment modification.
• Work with bearings, gearboxes, lubrication systems, pumps, and piping systems.
• Use a wide range of hand tools, power tools, and precision maintenance tools daily.
• Operate forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, and aerial lifts in accordance with site safety procedures.
• Follow established preventive and predictive maintenance programs to reduce downtime and extend equipment life.
• Accurately document work performed, findings, and equipment conditions using maintenance management software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional maintenance trades and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain a strong commitment to safety by following all policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Promote a positive, teamwork-focused environment through communication, knowledge sharing, and collaboration.

• 5+ years of industrial maintenance experience
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
• Hands-on experience with preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance
• Proficiency with hand and power tools (grinders, saws, drill presses, hydraulic pullers, etc.)
• Welding experience for repair and fabrication
• Working knowledge of precision alignment techniques
• Experience with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Ability to perform electrical troubleshooting in an industrial setting
• Experience with gearbox, bearing, and lubrication maintenance
• Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals
• Experience using maintenance computer systems for documentation
• Solid math skills applicable to mechanical maintenance tasks
• High school diploma or GED

• Associate degree in Industrial Maintenance or a related field
• Experience operating mobile equipment (forklifts, loaders, scissor lifts, aerial lifts)
• Familiarity with preventive maintenance technology tools
• Ability to modify or build equipment based on technical drawings
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented mindset
• Experience working in a continuous improvement culture

• Consistent weekday schedule – Monday through Thursday, no weekends
• Team-oriented culture focused on collaboration and continuous improvement
• Hands-on work with diverse industrial equipment and technologies
• Strong emphasis on safety, reliability, and operational excellence
• Opportunity to expand technical skills and advance your maintenance career
• Meaningful role supporting the success of daily facility operations

This is an onsite industrial role within a production facility. The position involves working around heavy machinery, electrical systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, pumps, piping, and fabrication areas. You’ll regularly use hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and precision maintenance tools. Appropriate PPE and adherence to all safety procedures are required.

Schedule:

Monday–Thursday | 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

(No weekend shifts)

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

The pay range for this position is $29.00 - $32.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 2026.

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.