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Maintenance Mechanic - Benton Harbor

+ **_$25-35/hour_**

+ **_Benton Harbor_**

+ **_ALL Shifts_**

Job Description

Ensure the operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements on production machines. Follow diagrams, sketches, operations manuals, manufacturer's instructions, and engineering specifications to troubleshoot malfunctions. Dismantle, move, assemble, install, weld, perform torch work, and repair industrial machinery and equipment according to layout plans, blueprints, drawings, or verbal instructions.

+ Dismantle equipment and machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars, and other hand tools.

+ Move machinery and equipment using hoists, dollies, rollers, and trucks.

+ Assemble and install equipment such as conveyors using hand and power tools.

+ Construct foundations and align machines.

+ Perform scheduled inspections and maintenance.

+ Locate sources of problems by observing mechanical devices in operation, listening for problems, and using precision measuring and testing instruments.

+ Remove defective parts by dismantling devices using hoists, cranes, hand and power tools.

+ Control downtime through effective routine preventive maintenance techniques.

+ Set up and operate machine tools and fabrication machinery to rework or make new parts.

+ Travel to other locations as required.

+ Perform other work as assigned by management.

Essential Skills

+ Troubleshooting

+ Mechanical maintenance

+ Diesel maintenance

+ Repair

+ Hydraulics

+ Pneumatics

+ Preventive maintenance

+ Welding

+ Blueprint and schematic reading

+ Hand tool proficiency

+ Experience with industrial and heavy equipment

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Mechanical troubleshooting experience

+ Mechanical aptitude

+ Hand and power tool experience

+ Welding

+ Assembly

Why Work Here?

Enjoy the benefit of new boots, gloves, and uniforms annually. Begin your journey with 2 weeks of PTO from your hire date. Secure your future with a 401K plan with a 6% match. Access full benefits and earn quarterly bonuses. Receive a tool allowance to support your work.

Work Environment

The work environment consists of multiple shifts: 1st shift from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 2nd shift from 3:30 PM to 11:00 PM, and a developing 3rd shift with a skeleton crew at present. There are currently two openings per shift.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Benton Harbor, Michigan.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 Benton Harbor,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 16, 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.