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Job Title: Maintenance Mechanic

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer/Controls professional to join our peanut factory team. The ideal candidate should have experience working on conveyors and will play a critical role in maintaining and optimizing our production systems.

Responsibilities

+ Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical systems, including conveyors.

+ Troubleshoot and resolve issues with industrial controls and equipment.

+ Train self and others on basic electrical and mechanical skills, maintenance systems, and the use of new technologies in preventive and predictive maintenance.

+ Conduct mechanical repairs and overhauls to ensure optimal performance of machinery.

+ Utilize problem-solving skills to address and rectify production issues.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of two years of industrial electronics training.

+ Two years of industrial controls experience or four years of industrial controls experience.

+ Proficiency in mechanical, electrical, programming, and troubleshooting.

+ Experience with conveyor systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Strong computer skills.

+ Ability to adapt to new technologies.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values your contributions with quarterly production bonuses of up to 4% of your quarterly salary. Enjoy comprehensive BCBS coverage for medical, dental, and vision needs, ensuring you and your family's health and well-being.

Work Environment

Work a 12-hour shift schedule that includes alternating Sundays. Choose between Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday OR Thursday, Friday, Saturday night shifts, running from 5:30 PM to 6:00 AM. Join a dynamic team in a fast-paced production environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $31.00/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 Fort Smith,AR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 17, 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.