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Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing preventative and mechanical maintenance on rail cars and equipment used for transporting packaged cement products. This role involves utilizing tools on-site, with a focus on using a grease gun tool. The position requires performing repairs on equipment located 26 flights of stairs above the ground floor. Welding and cutting assignments are essential, including fabrication of plant equipment and structures and repair of worn process equipment according to plant standards. The mechanic must have knowledge of 480 V systems and troubleshooting batteries on rail cars, maintaining a detail-oriented and prideful work attitude.

Responsibilities

+ Perform maintenance mechanic assignments on plant equipment and facilities.

+ Collect data for preventative and predictive plant maintenance projects.

+ Conduct millwright assignments such as bearing replacement, equipment alignment, and inspection and repair of power transmission according to plant standards.

+ Perform welding and cutting assignments including fabrication and repair of plant equipment and structures.

+ Inspect lubrication for mechanical equipment, record running equipment data, take lab samples, and change oil and filters on equipment oil reservoirs.

+ Execute pipefitter assignments to install, maintain, and inspect piping structures on all types of systems.

+ Operate mobile equipment to assist with maintenance duties.

+ Perform plumbing inspection and repair on plant equipment and facilities.

+ Adhere to safety regulations at all times and wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds.

+ Meet or exceed company safety standards.

+ Perform other responsibilities as assigned by management.

Essential Skills

+ Welding proficiency.

+ Strong mechanical aptitude.

+ Experience in preventative maintenance.

+ Ability to perform manual labor and general tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Heavy lifting capability.

+ Equipment operating experience preferred.

+ General labor experience.

Why Work Here?

Founded in 1906, this company has a strong history of providing high-quality products and reliable service globally. Employees enjoy competitive wages, career growth opportunities, excellent benefits including health, dental, and vision plans, paid time off, and retirement plan options. The company offers a school program for certifications and provides tools at the job site. Safety is a priority, ensuring a safe environment for all employees.

Work Environment

The work environment involves continuous exposure to extreme heat, cold, noise, and outdoor conditions in a cement supplier facility. Protective equipment is mandatory. The culture emphasizes teamwork in small groups to meet production goals. The dress code includes long pants, T-shirts, and steel-toed shoes. The position operates on the 1st shift, Monday-Friday, with occasional Saturdays, starting at 7:00 am until 3:00 pm, with overtime opportunities averaging 10 hours per week, possibly extending to 30 hours during peak season.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $54000.00 - $58240.00/yr.

- Dental, Medical Vision, 401k

- Raises through the certifications

- Employees have started as entry level general laborers and worked their way to team leads, mechanics and regional managers

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 20, 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.