• Maintenance Technician

    Aerotek (Valdosta, GA)


    Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

    Job Description

    As a Maintenance Mechanic, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing production machinery, auxiliary equipment, and packaging automation systems. You will also attend to building maintenance, install power supply wiring for newly installed machines, and troubleshoot various mechanical and electrical problems.

    Responsibilities

    + Install, maintain, and repair production machinery and auxiliary equipment.

    + Attend to building maintenance tasks.

    + Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical problems.

    + Repair and test equipment for proper operation.

    + Order parts and equipment for projects.

    + Operate cutting torch and welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.

    + Install programs or repair electrical apparatus.

    + Perform preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.

    + Repair and maintain the physical structure of the establishment.

    + Enter and follow up on work orders in the PEM system.

    + Maintain Husky Machines.

    Essential Skills

    + 3+ years of experience in mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, heavy industrial maintenance, and preventative maintenance.

    + Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and automation.

    + Ability to read electrical and hydraulic diagrams.

    + Skill in troubleshooting and problem-solving mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + High School Diploma or GED required.

    + Previous work experience in a manufacturing environment maintaining automated equipment preferred.

    + Ability to read and comprehend written and verbal instructions.

    + Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

    + Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.

    + Skill in welding, forklift operation, production, fabrication, assembly, and PLC programming.

    + Ability to effectively present information in group situations.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Experience a great culture with a people-first mindset. Benefit from a new HR team that has doubled employee satisfaction scores. Enjoy uniforms and cleaning services provided weekly, along with company lunches, ice cream, and coffee breaks. Profit sharing is offered once direct, paid out twice a year.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This role is based in a manufacturing plant with night shift openings. Night shift operates from 6:45 pm to 7:00 am. The position requires standing, bending, stooping, twisting, and working overhead in various positions. Safety is paramount, and the ability to operate a forklift safely is essential.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Valdosta, Georgia.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $27.00 - $30.00/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 Valdosta,GA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 6, 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.